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A decline in churchgoing linked to more deaths of despair
A decline in religious participation among middle-aged, less educated white Americans may have played a role in the widely noted... Read more -
Cannabis use rising fastest in disadvantaged and regional communities in Australia
People living in socially disadvantaged and regional areas of Australia are consuming significantly more cannabis than their counterparts in wealthier... Read more -
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.... Read more -
Sharp rise in nicotine pouch use in Great Britain driven by young men
Use of nicotine pouches has risen substantially in Great Britain over the last five years, particularly among young men, with... Read more -
Young adults commonly mix cannabis with nicotine and tobacco
Simultaneous use of cannabis with nicotine and tobacco products is common among cannabis users—particularly those who vape—according to a new... Read more -
Trump 'considering' push to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous
US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration could push to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, reclassifying it as... Read more -
Researcher leads global push to cut tobacco harms in people with mental health conditions
A University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an "unseen epidemic"... Read more -
Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help
People who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a... Read more -
Integrating methadone treatment into primary care increases guideline-concordant care
Integrating methadone treatment into primary care settings improves adherence to guideline-concordant health care for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to... Read more -
AI can help primary care clinics spot risky drinking habits
On any given day in a busy primary care clinic, doctors and others often ask patients about their alcohol use,... Read more -
Cannabis use not a barrier to quitting nicotine vaping, clinical trial finds
Adolescent and young adult nicotine vaping has become an urgent public health concern, as 2024 marked the first year that... Read more
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Cannabis edibles pose major crash risk
More than 75% of recreational cannabis users aged 19 to 30 crashed in a driving simulation after consuming edibles, a... Read more -
Why teenagers won't quit vaping, even when the risks are clear: A psychologist explains
Vaping among teenagers is a growing global health problem.... Read more
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Rats may seek cannabis to cope with stress
It isn't just people—when given the chance, rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study... Read more -
Research strengthens evidence linking alcohol use to cancer
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the long-term health... Read more
