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The ancient origins of the addiction-prone mind—and what it means for us today
Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches... Read more -
USPSTF recommends screening adults for unhealthy alcohol use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults for unhealthy alcohol use and providing brief behavioral counseling interventions... Read more -
Discovery of a new analgesic promises pain relief with fewer downsides
Opioids like morphine are widely used in medical practice due to their powerful pain-relieving effects, yet they carry the risk... Read more -
Among aging adults, especially women, problematic alcohol use has become more common
Hazardous and binge drinking are becoming more prevalent in older people, most notably women, according to a large study of... Read more -
Women's hormonal stress system is less reactive to high-dose alcohol, potentially contributing to tolerance
Biological sex affects hormonal and involuntary nervous system responses to binge drinking, potentially influencing vulnerability to alcohol use disorder (AUD).... Read more -
Rates of sports betting, problem gambling show increase among monthly gamblers in Massachusetts in 2024
In the latest online gambling surveys conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, monthly gamblers in Massachusetts reported ongoing higher... Read more -
System wide program shows improvement for treating opioid use disorder
Routinely offering and initiating medication-based treatment for those with opioid use disorder has the potential to save lives in health... Read more -
US nitrous oxide deaths spike by more than 500%, study finds
Nitrous oxide deaths in the United States spiked by more than 500% between 2010 and 2023, a new study indicates.... Read more -
Study finds flavor bans cut youth vaping but slow decline in cigarette smoking
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham examined the effects of policies banning flavored e-cigarettes on adults and... Read more -
Young men with passive approach to news tend to believe medical misinformation
True or false?... Read more -
Cannabis use disorder triples risk of oral cancer
A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that individuals with... Read more -
School program reduces odds of teen vaping by 65%, research shows
An Australian vaping education program being rolled out in schools nationally has been hailed as one of the most successful... Read more -
Systematic review explores the range and effectiveness of interventions aiming to change vaping harm perceptions
A review published in Addiction looks at what interventions have been effective in changing the perception of how harmful vaping... Read more -
Most primary care patients with opioid use disorder who start treatment stay engaged, research shows
Opioid use disorder (OUD) medication treatment saves lives, yet fewer than one‐third of people with OUD receive evidence‐based treatment with... Read more -
Doctor's advice can reduce opioids taken after surgery
Some wise counsel in advance can reduce the amount of opioid painkillers a patient takes after orthopedic surgery, new clinic... Read more
