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UrduNew research shows that adverse childhood experiences are linked with performance-enhancing substance use in young adulthood
Tag: Addiction
Staff Dedication Key To Patient Satisfaction with Substance Use Treatment Facilities, Study Shows
Researchers at Penn Medicine used machine learning-aided analysis to uncover top positive and negative themes in patient Yelp reviews of substance use treatment facilities
Electronic cigarettes help smokers with schizophrenia quit
A new study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the use of high-strength nicotine e-cigarettes can help adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders quit smoking. Some 60-90% of people with schizophrenia smoke cigarettes, compared to…
WVCTSI highlighting HIV in rural America with virtual event
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) will host a special virtual event titled “HIV in Rural America” on March 18. During this event, researchers, state, and national health experts will discuss research presented in The Lancet’s recent…
Intervening early for infant brain health
CNS 2021 Virtual
Sharp reductions in costs of producing cannabis, fentanyl likely to spur widespread changes in use, dependence
The legalization of cannabis and the arrival of nonmedical fentanyl are fundamentally changing drug markets in North America.
Recuperation unit decreased hospitalizations of homeless individuals with COVID-19
Boston – A new study shows that providing a non-acute care space after hospital discharge for patients with COVID-19 who are experiencing homelessness helped reduce hospitalizations and keep inpatient beds available for those requiring acute care. Published in JAMA Network…
harp reductions in costs of producing cannabis, fentanyl likely to spur widespread changes in use, dependence
The legalization of cannabis and the arrival of nonmedical fentanyl are fundamentally changing drug markets in North America. A large part of these changes relates to the ability to produce large quantities of the drugs at low costs, which has…
Implementation of recuperation unit, hospitalization rates among people experiencing homelessness with COVID-19
What The Study Did: Boston experienced a COVID-19 surge that disproportionately affected persons experiencing homelessness and a large safety-net hospital implemented a novel COVID-19 recuperation unit for these patients that provided isolation, quarantine and treatment for substance use. Researchers aimed…
Daily e-cigarette use shows ‘clear benefit’ in helping smokers to quit
A new study published today from King’s College London highlights the ‘clear benefit’ of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking
Cochrane Review finds stopping smoking is linked to improved mental health
Evidence published in the Cochrane Library today will reassure people who want to stop smoking that quitting for at least 6 weeks may improve their mental wellbeing, by reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. People’s social relationships are unlikely to suffer…
More evidence is urgently needed on opioid use in Black communities
March 9, 2021 – Although the prevalence of opioid use among Black people is comparatively low , the rate of opioid deaths has increased the sharpest and fastest among that population in recent years, according to an article in the…
Problematic internet use and teen depression are closely linked, new Concordia study finds
Horizon postdoc István Tóth-Király says adolescents who spend too much time online might be at risk of depressive symptoms, substance abuse and poor grades
Cochrane Review finds stopping smoking linked to improved mental health
University of Bath press release
Latest research delineates the effectiveness of “quitlines” for smoking cessation
While cigarette smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S., the evidence base for cessation support has revealed that telephone call centers, or “quitlines,” have been a particularly successful intervention, according to…
Life expectancy falling for adults without a bachelor’s degree
While educational gaps have widened, racial gaps have narrowed
Greater tobacco use linked to higher levels of inflammation in HIV-positive people
UMass Amherst study points to health benefits from reducing cigarette smoking
Adult life expectancy falling for those without a college degree
Before COVID-19, adult life expectancy declined for less-educated Americans
UTHealth leading nation’s largest opioid use disorder recovery housing study
One of the nation’s largest research projects aimed at measuring the outcomes of medication-assisted recovery (MAR) housing for opioid-use disorder will launch this spring, led by harm reduction specialists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)…
Psychologist shares skills to improve relationships at every stage of addiction recovery
Austin, Texas — People in addiction recovery and their loved ones understand all too well how addiction can damage their relationships. But recovery programs do not always give people the relationship skills needed to address those issues. Kelly E. Green,…
COVID-19 lockdown linked to uptick in tobacco use
March 4, 2021 — Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 “lockdown,” according to research just released by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The…
COVID-19 pandemic has increased loneliness and other social issues, especially for women
COVID-19 pandemic has increased loneliness and other social issues, especially for women, Mayo research finds ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Social distancing guidelines have reduced the spread of COVID-19, but lockdowns and isolation also have created or aggravated other well-being concerns, reports…
Serious new COVID-related smoking threat discovered by Ben-Gurion University researchers
BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL…March 3, 2021 – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Researchers (BGU) have found for the first time that cigarette smoke toxicity impacts the protective biofilm in the lungs, particularly concerning when paired with COVID-19 respiratory issues. Though many health…
Study: Alcohol withdrawal rates among hospitalized patients rose 34% during COVID pandemic
First study to quantify impact of COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol withdrawal among hospitalized patients
Diagnosis of genetic condition could help patients stop smoking and prevent lung disease
Estimated 40,000 smokers in Ireland with condition are undiagnosed
Mobile app helps young adults talk with friends about risky drug, alcohol use
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A smartphone app called Harbor, currently under development by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, teaches young adults how to talk to a peer if they are concerned about that other person’s drinking or drug use.…
Vaping marijuana associated with more symptoms of lung damage than vaping or smoking nicotine
Adolescents who vape cannabis are at greater risk for respiratory symptoms indicative of lung injury than teens who smoke cigarettes or marijuana, or vape nicotine, a new University of Michigan study suggests. The result challenges conventional wisdom about vaping nicotine,…
Incentives can reduce alcohol use among American Indian and Alaska Native people
SPOKANE, Wash. – The researchers’ findings showed that participants who were given A low-cost, easy-to-administer intervention that uses small prizes and other incentives to reward alcohol abstinence can serve as an effective tool to reduce alcohol use among American Indian…
FAIR Health releases study on impact of COVID-19 on pediatric mental health
In March and April 2020, mental health claim lines for individuals aged 13-18, as a percentage of all medical claim lines, approximately doubled over the same months in the previous year.
Drug seizures plummeted early in the COVID-19 pandemic, then climbed once lockdowns lifted
Marijuana and methamphetamine seizures reached low point in April 2020 and peaked in August 2020, pointing to possible changes in drug supply and use
FAIR Health releases study on impact of COVID-19 on pediatric mental health
The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Mental Health: A Study of Private Healthcare Claims
Law enforcement seizures of methamphetamine and marijuana rose during pandemic
An analysis of law enforcement seizures of illegal drugs in five key regions of the United States revealed a rise in methamphetamine and marijuana (cannabis) confiscations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seizures of the two drugs were higher at their peak…
Researchers find frustration is an additional factor of addiction
UTMB studied rats to focus on frustration-related behavior
Financial Incentives for Hospitals Boost Rapid Changes to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In a study at Penn researchers found that Pennsylvania’s financial incentive policy encouraged hospitals to enact rapid changes to support treatment for opioid use disorder for patients visiting the ED, and evaluates the efficacy of the Opioid Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
Cigna Designates Henry Ford Maplegrove as a Center of Excellence for Substance Use Treatment
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI (February 23, 2021)—Henry Ford Maplegrove Center is pleased to announce that it has been designated as a Cigna Center of Excellence for Substance Use. The designation recognizes top performing addiction recovery centers that provide patients with quality care, an exceptional experience and cost efficiency.
Study shows opioid use among US patients with knee osteoarthritis costs 14 billion dollars in societal costs
Although guidelines do not recommend use of opioids to manage pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, a recent study published early online in Arthritis Care & Research , an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology and the Association…
New treatment location challenges thoughts on addiction
MUSC researchers prove motor cortex is successful target for pain and addiction treatment, which suggests an overlooked area of the brain in TMS treatment
Engaging in mobile gambling for social interaction can lead to problem gambling
NUI Galway study finds problem and non-problem gamblers differ in the gratifications they seek from mobile gambling
Removing one barrier to opioid use disorder treatment
Is it enough?
Center for Psychedelic Medicine established at NYU Langone Health
New program builds on notable achievements and offers first-ever dedicated training program for early career investigators
Daily emails about chemicals in tobacco lead some smokers to consider quitting
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–For the last decade, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has required tobacco manufacturers and importers to report the levels of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals found in their tobacco products and tobacco smoke. The idea was to…
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction – Increasing numbers at risk in the coronavirus situation
UH receives $5 million to combat HIV/AIDS epidemic
Grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc. continues graduate college of social work effort in southern United States
West Virginia’s enduring, intertwined epidemics: Opioids and HIV
Long before COVID-19 entered the picture, West Virginia had been battling two other major public health crises: opioids and HIV. Dr. Sally Hodder, a leading infectious disease expert at West Virginia University, believes that despite the threat of COVID-19, the…
Music is a must for young drivers, according to Ben-Gurion U. researchers
BEER-SHEVA, Israel…February 22, 2021 – A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers resulted in a nearly unanimous response: driving is “absolutely impossible” without music. “To young drivers 18-29, music in the car isn’t just entertainment, it’s…
Patient page: Teen vaping
What The Article Says: How parents can identify whether their teens are vaping, how to help prevent it, and what to do if their teen is addicted are discussed in this JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page. To access the embargoed study:…
NYU Abu Dhabi researcher sheds new light on the psychology of radicalization
The paper explores how to reverse this potentially violent form of addiction by restoring an individual’s psychological needs and how challenging their ideology is counterproductive
What is COVID-19’s impact on Black and Latino persons living with HIV?
NYU research team explores how individuals adapt and cope
Mentally ill kids become less healthy adults
Youth mental-health interventions could prevent physical illness and social costs
High patient uptake for text message system monitoring opioid use in real-time
After more than 1,000 orthopaedic procedures at a city health system, roughly 61 percent of the opioids prescribed to patients went unused, according to new research. This was discovered within a study at the Perelman School of Medicine of the…