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Medicaid funding for addiction treatment hasn't curbed overdose deaths, study finds
For generations, the federal government has largely refrained from paying for mental health and substance use treatment in large residential... Read more
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Berry-flavored vapes may paralyze immune cells in the lungs, study finds
Berry-flavored vapes can weaken the lungs' natural defenses, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, research suggests.... Read more
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Influx of mobile methadone clinics bring treatment to the streets
There's a small line forming outside a plain white box truck in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. A half-dozen folks are waiting... Read more
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For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid 'unwinding' raises the stakes
It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The... Read more
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Novel digital pet game within smoking cessation app increases user engagement
Mobile apps that offer smoking cessation support can be effective alternatives to conventional clinical treatment for people who want to... Read more
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Interviews reveal veterinarians struggle with alcohol stigma and fear seeking help
Veterinarians with poor work-related mental health and higher levels of alcohol consumption are fearful of the consequences of seeking help,... Read more
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Bridging the digital divide to help rural smokers quit
Rural adults are more likely to smoke than their urban counterparts. Enhancing digital literacy and improving access to the internet... Read more
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Overdose deaths are rising among Black and Indigenous Americans
The recent decline in overdose deaths hides a tremendous disparity by race: Deaths have fallen only among white people while... Read more
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Urine drug test concentrations up for fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine
Absolute concentrations of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in urine specimens increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a study published... Read more
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Echoes of youth: High school binge drinking found to predict midlife alcohol use with women most affected
The high school party days never really ended for a surprising number of middle-aged adults. A University of Michigan study... Read more
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests
New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could... Read more
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Study finds no link between prenatal cannabis use and autism
Prenatal cannabis use is not associated with child autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or with child early developmental delays, according to... Read more
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Young adults see potential in tech for reducing alcohol harm
Young adults think electronic interventions might help to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use if tailored to their personal... Read more
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Study reports legalization of recreational cannabis increases likelihood of cannabis use among youth
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that the legalization of recreational... Read more
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Survey data shows dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over a decade
Marijuana has emerged as one of the most commonly used illicit substances among adolescents in the United States. Given the... Read more