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How Mindfulness Could Help Folks Quit Opioids
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Using mindfulness to help people trying to overcome opioid addiction can boost their odds of continuing treatment, new research shows.
The a...
A Parent's Watchful Eye Does Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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Parents can be very effective buzzkills for their teens, just by letting kids know they’re being closely watched, a new study reports.
Drug May Help Folks Kick the Vaping Habit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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An experimental anti-nicotine drug appears to help people quit vaping, a new study says.
Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based substance that binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing a person’s cravings, researchers said.
The drug has been ...
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found.
“A slightly i...
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds.
National estimates suggest as many as 85% of inmates leave prison with some form of substanc...
Two-Drug Combo Curbs Drinking for People Battling Severe Alcoholism
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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A combo of an allergy drug and a blood pressure med appears to lower daily drinking in folks battling severe alcoholism, French researchers report.
The two generic drugs are the antihistamine cyproheptadine and prazosin, which treats high blood pressure and urinary urgen...
Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject.
The analysis found that men who are homeless are more likely to be battling mental illness than women, although rates were high for both gender...
Sports Gambling, Binge Drinking a Dangerous Duo for Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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People who gamble on sports are more likely to be binge drinkers as well, a new report finds.
Both women and men who bet on sports were at least twice as likely to binge drink compared to non-gamblers, results showed. Further, the odds of binge drinking increased with th...
Mouse Study Finds Brain Target to Block Alcohol Cravings
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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For folks who have battled alcohol dependency for years, any treatment that could curb or block alcohol cravings would be a huge advance.
Now, research in mice is giving a glimmer of hope that just such a therapy might be possible.
A compound -- so far dubbed LY244...
Telehealth May Help People Stick With Alcoholism Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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Telehealth might be a more effective way of treating alcoholism than in-person therapy sessions, a new study reports.
Alcoholics who receive treatment through telehealth were more likely to engage in more therapy visits and stick to anti-alcohol medication longer than th...
Taking 'Study Drugs' Like Adderall Could Be Gateway to More Drug Abuse
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
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College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble.
Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the United States about drugs commonly used by students -- including ADHD medications like Adderall, can...
U.S. Deaths Linked to Alcohol Keep Rising, Especially Among Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Deaths where alcohol played a key role climbed sharply in recent years, hitting women even harder than men, new government data shows.
Between 2016 and 2021 (the latest numbers available), "the average number of U.S. deaths from excessive alcohol use increased by more th...
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who's Died From Drug Overdose
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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More than two in every five Americans know someone who's died from a drug overdose, a new study shows.
The study highlights the heavy toll that the U.S. opioid epidemic has taken on the nation, researchers say.
“The experiences and needs of millions of survivors ...
Menthols Ban Would Slash U.S. Smoking Rates: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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A ban on menthol cigarettes would likely lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates, a new review argues.
Almost a quarter of menthol smokers quit smoking altogether after menthol cigarettes were banned in their country or community, researchers report Feb. 21 in th...
It's Tougher for Non-White Americans to Get Opioid Addiction Drug
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Americans addicted to opioids who need the anti-addiction med buprenorphine are far more likely to find it if they live in a predominantly white neighborhood, new research finds.
“Access is substantially better in areas that are very white," said study lead author
Access to Opioids Could Be Boosting Suicide Rates
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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Increased access to prescription opioids has driven up U.S. suicide rates by making it easier to women to end their lives, a new study claims.
The study also blames a shrinking federal safety net during tough economic times for rising suicide rates.
“We contend t...
Drug That Treats Cocaine Addiction May Curb Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- A drug first developed to treat cocaine addiction might also help slow the spread of advanced colon cancer, a new study suggests.
The drug vanoxerine appears to suppress cancer stem cell activity by essentially rewiring gene netw...
E-Coupons Are Luring Folks to Taking Up Vaping
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Coupons for e-cigarettes appear to be a powerful way to get people hooked on vaping, a new study shows.
People who receive coupons for e-cigarettes are 50% more likely to begin vaping, and less likely to quit once they've started, according to findings published recently...
Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Fetal exposure to opioids may change a baby's immune system, triggering a rise in risks for eczema and asthma through early childhood, new research shows.
Children born to women who used opioids during pregnancy had much higher rates of eczema, as well as conditions such...
Marijuana Has No Role in Taking Up or Quitting Opioids: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2024
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There's no link at all between weed use and a person's use of illicit opioids, one way or the other, a new review concludes.
Cannabis isn't a gateway drug that can spark a person's desire to try narcotics, results show.
On the other hand, weed also isn't effective ...
U.S. Has Seen Steady Rise in Role of Alcohol, Drugs in Heart Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Heart disease deaths linked with alcohol or drug use have been steadily increasing in the United States, a new study has found.
Deaths from heart disease in which substance use was cited as contributor rose an average of 4% per year between 1999 and 2019, researchers rep...
What's Your Bedtime Routine? Survey Finds Americans' Favorites
- January 10, 2024
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A hot shower, a glass of wine, a good book and sex are a few of Americans' favorite ways to unwind at bedtime, a new survey shows.
"What defines a comfortable night's sleep varies from person to person, but developing a consistent sleep routine that removes distraction i...
Reddit Posts Show Ozempic, Wegovy Cutting Users' Alcohol Use
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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Social media is abuzz with the possibility that newfangled weight loss drugs can also reduce cravings for alcohol, a new study says.
Across a number of Reddit threads, users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic reported that they felt less need to drink beer, wine and liquo...
Addiction Treatment for Teens in Crisis Is Often Hard to Find
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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A 'secret shopper' study finds that for many American families, accessing inpatient treatment for a teen battling addiction can be next to impossible.
“If you are a family in crisis and you have a kid for whom outpatient treatment is not an option, you hope to be able ...
America's School Counselors Say Vaping, Gaming Are Tough Issues for Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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Online gaming and vaping to the point of addiction have become widespread enough that most high school counselors regularly confront these behaviors in today's teens, a new survey shows.
Four out of five counselors say they've worked with at least one student during the ...
FDA Approves First Test to Spot Folks at High Risk of Opioid Use Disorder
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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A newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.
The AvertD test, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swabbed from a patient's cheek to determine if they have a combination of genetic variants associ...
You're Far Less Likely to Get an Opioid Now After Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2023
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In response to the ongoing crisis of opioid misuse, U.S. doctors had already cut the amount of opioids they gave patients after surgery by 2022 to just a third of the amount given in 2016, new research shows.
Much of the decline happened before the pandemic, however, and...
Popular 'Nicotine Pouches' Won't Help Smokers Quit: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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Oral nicotine pouches might be marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, but they do little to curb smokers' nicotine cravings, a new study finds.
The pouches -- which contain nicotine powder and other flavorings, but no tobacco leaf -- take too long to provide the nicot...
More Than 1 in 6 U.S. Adults, Teens Have Substance Use Disorder
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2023
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TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Over 1 in 6 Americans, adults and teens alike, suffered a substance use disorder in 2022, new government data released Monday shows.
Vaping's Popularity Falls Among U.S. High School Students
- November 2, 2023
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Warnings about the dangers of vaping may be reaching American teens: A new U.S. government report shows e-cigarette use is down among high school students.
In fact, use of any tobacco product over the past 30 days declined among this age group during the 2022-2023 school...
'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the beloved television sitcom “Friends,” died on Saturday.
Perry, 54, was best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the long-running show, but he also starred in many other roles.
Capt. Scot Williams, of the Los Angeles...
Drug-Linked Disciplinary Actions by Schools Spiked After Oregon Legalized Marijuana
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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New research suggests a link between middle school students being disciplined for marijuana use and legalization of recreational weed, particularly when schools are close to dispensaries that sell the drug.
Researchers studied this in Oregon, where recreational marijuana...
Restricting Access to Vapes Might Drive People to Cigarettes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2023
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While U.S. policymakers have restricted flavored vapes to make e-cigarettes less appealing to young people, that plan may be backfiring.
A new study found that for every 0.7 milliliters of “e-liq...
Telemedicine Could Improve Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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Telehealth may be a powerful way to get people with opioid use disorder to take -- and stay on -- medication to treat their addiction.
Researchers report that those who started buprenorphine treatment via telehealth had an increased likelihood of staying in treatment lon...
As Menthol Ban Nears, Big Tobacco Is Adding Synthetic Version to Cigarettes Instead
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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Cigarette makers are using synthetic menthol substitutes in what appears to be an effort to skirt a looming federal menthol ban, researchers say.
The menthol flavor appeals to younger and newer smokers, according to investigators at Duke Health in Durham, N.C., and Yale ...
Third of Medicaid Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Don't Get Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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Medications that cut cravings have been shown to help with opioid use disorder, yet nearly a third of Medicaid recipients dealing with opioid addiction aren't getting them, a new report shows.
There were significant disparities in who gets these medications by age, race ...
Oregon Decriminalized Possession of Small Amounts of Drugs. Fatal ODs Didn't Skyrocket
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Critics of a law that decriminalized drug possession in Oregon have blamed the policy for rising overdose deaths in the state, but a new study finds no evidence of that.
Researchers discovered that while drug overdose deaths have risen recently in Oregon, it appears the ...
Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2023
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A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.
But it's important to choose your words carefully when discussing possible addiction to controlled substances with your loved one, said
Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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Substance abuse and pregnancy may be a dangerous combination.
New research finds that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse had a dramatically increased risk of death from heart attack and stroke during childbirth compared to women with no drug history.
...
Fatal ODs Involving Fentanyl Plus Coke, Meth Rose 50-Fold Over a Decade
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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The "fourth wave" of the U.S. overdose crisis involves the use of illicit fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and it's killing people in droves.
The proportion of U.S. overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants jumped by mo...
Counterfeit Pills Fuel Rising Number of Fatal Drug Overdoses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday.
Overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills were twice as common in the latter half of 2021 as they were in the last six months of 2019, accounting for...
Do Most Americans Know How to Help Loved Ones Battling Addictions? New Poll Says Yes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help.
About 71% of 2,200 respondents to an American Psychiatric Association poll said they would know how to assist a friend or family members.
Most, about 73%, would...
Opioid OD Rescue Drug Narcan Will Reach Drug Store Shelves Next Week
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Narcan, a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdose, will be available on U.S. drugstore shelves and online starting next week.
People who want to carry Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, will be able to find it at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart an...
1 in 5 Marijuana Users Struggle With Dependency on the Drug
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Cannabis use disorder is a very real problem for a significant percentage of people who use marijuana, new research suggests.
About 21% of those who use weed struggle with dependency, including recurring problems socially and with work, the study published Aug. 29 in the...
CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved.
More than 1 in 5 students who use electronic cigarettes said they had vaped CBD, a compon...
Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new poll finds.
Two-thirds of those surveyed said either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, been homeless because ...
In Monkey Trial, Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem Drinking
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction.
“With alcohol alone, there's generally more than 100,000 deaths [in th...
Just 1 in 5 Americans Struggling With Opioid Misuse Gets Meds That Can Help
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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The U.S. opioid abuse epidemic wages on, and overdose deaths continue to rise, yet just 1 in 5 people receives potentially lifesaving medication such as methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone to treat their addiction, a new study finds.
“These medications are effective...
Taking Kratom Claimed Her Son's Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt.
“They were planning on when she was moving in and arranging floor plans on the table, with where the furniture was going to ...
Researchers Explore New Nonaddictive Means of Fighting Pain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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New research shows that an experimental drug fine-tuned to a specific pain pathway can ease post-surgery aches, a finding that may eventually offer an alternative to highly addictive opioids.
The pill, known for now as VX-548, targets a particular sodium channel that is ...