Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Cold weather snaps are followed by a marked increase in fatal opioid overdoses, a new study finds. ...
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Study underscores role of menthol cigarettes in smoking cessation
African-American menthol smokers are 12% less likely to quitCredit: University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. -- For decades, Big Tobacco has ...
Young adults who live near medical marijuana dispensaries use more often
Density of dispensaries also linked to more-positive views Young adults who live in neighborhoods with more medical marijuana dispensaries use ...
USC study finds e-cigarette cartoon ads may increase likelihood of vaping
Research suggests that exposure to cartoon-based advertisements for e-cigarettes is related to greater potential for young adults to use the ...
Growing life expectancy inequality in US cannot be blamed on opioids alone
ANN ARBOR--A new University of Michigan study challenges a popularized view about what's causing the growing gap between the lifespans ...
Formation of habitual use drives cannabis addiction
Individual differences in brain systems for habitual behavior distinguish heavy cannabis users who develop an addiction Philadelphia, June 13, 2019 ...
Low-priced alcopops pose high risk especially for youth, new study recommends regulation
Four Loko found to be inexpensive, and easily available to young drinkers; researchers recommend regulation and investigationCredit: Photo by George ...
Overdose, suicide among leading reasons for deaths of new moms
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Overdoses and suicides were among the most common reasons for mothers dying within a year of ...
Why fears over smartphone ‘addiction’ are based on flawed evidence
Credit: Lancaster University Most studies into the impact of technology use on psychological wellbeing rely on flawed measures say researchers. ...
UC researcher examines impact opioids and HIV have on each other
Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of Cincinnati CINCINNATI--A University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine researcher is trying to determine how opioids ...
Research reveals sustainable method to produce lifesaving opiate antidotes at reduced cost
Cost of current method limits availability and generates harmful waste productsCredit: Howard Berg ST. LOUIS, MO, June 11, 2019 - ...
Indoor tanning may be an addiction abetted by both genetic and psychiatric factors
WASHINGTON -- A combination of elevated symptoms of depression along with modifications in a gene responsible for dopamine activity, important ...
Laboratory testing suggests human lung tissue unimpacted by blu vapor
Credit: Imperial Brands Science A new study by Imperial Brands, owners of leading vape brand blu, contributes to the increasing ...
Three parent factors that heighten the prevalence of childhood physical abuse: New study
The connection between abuse and addiction, intimate partner violence and mental illness Adults who had parents who struggled with addiction, ...
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