Adolescent and young adult nicotine vaping has become an urgent public health concern, as 2024 marked the first year that nicotine vaping was the most initiated drug. Though vaping is the most common way young […]
More than 75% of recreational cannabis users aged 19 to 30 crashed in a driving simulation after consuming edibles, a new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Vaping among teenagers is a growing global health problem.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
It isn’t just people—when given the chance, rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State University.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the long-term health effects of raising a celebratory glass—or two. Alcohol is known to increase the risk of […]
A new study published in Addiction has identified genetic factors that influence both a person’s risk of developing an addiction and their educational attainment. Researchers found that some genetic variants affect both traits in opposite […]
Dopamine brings on a surge of pleasure, but too much dopamine in a synapse can ultimately lead to mood disorders and addiction. A recent preclinical study published in The FASEB Journal suggests that methamphetamine boosts […]
Our bodies send us signals throughout the day to prompt us into action. Our stomachs growl to indicate we’re hungry, so we eat. We shiver, so we put on a sweater. And when we feel […]
A US study of more than a million Medicaid enrollees newly diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD), finds most—nearly seven in 10—are not receiving access to potentially life-saving drugs within six months.This article was originally […]
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The investigators found that children with a family history […]
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