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UrduContrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study examined the direction and strength of association between cannabis and opioid…
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Suicide deaths among youth following antidepressant boxed warnings
A public health advisory issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003, followed by drug label warnings, indicated that children and adolescents taking antidepressants were at increased risk of developing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Research has shown…
Parents less aware when their kids vape than when they smoke
UCSF study says strict household rules are best way to prevent tobacco use
Cannabis use prompts need for more anesthesia during surgery, increases pain
CHICAGO – Not only might cannabis users require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, they may have increased pain afterwards and use higher doses of opioids while in the hospital, suggests first-of-its kind research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2020…
Cannabinoids associated with negative respiratory health effects in older adults with COPD
Researchers publish first data on the impact of cannabinoids on the respiratory health of individuals with COPD
Painting a clearer picture of COVID-19
MU researchers team up with 8th grader, MU undergrad to identify mutations in virus that may be causing its high infectivity
Mason and NYU researchers to study drug and counterfeit illicit supply chains
Louise Shelley, Professor/Director, Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC), Edward Huang, Associate Professor, Systems Engineering and Operations Research, Volgenau School of Engineering, and Damon McCoy, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering in New York University’s Tandon School of…
LBG individuals use stimulants at higher rates than heterosexuals
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals report higher rates of medical, non-medical, and illegal stimulant use compared to heterosexuals, mirroring patterns seen in other substance use. The study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health researchers provides the most…
HIV drugs could prevent diabetes, study suggests
Patients taking drugs called NRTIs to treat HIV and hepatitis B had a 33% lower risk of developing diabetes.
Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with adverse outcomes during middle childhood
The findings are reported as use of cannabis during pregnancy has ‘skyrocketed’
Richmond emergency room experienced a surge in opioid overdoses during pandemic
Increase of 123% occurred during a time when VCU Medical Center was experiencing a lower-than-average number of overall visits.
USC/Princeton study finds middle-aged americans report more pain than the elderly
Researchers say the results have serious implications for the American healthcare system
Clinical trial to study psilocybin therapy for depression in cancer patients
New approach studies psilocybin, an active ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms” in treatment space designed for its use
Nicotine vapour more rewarding for adolescents than adults
University of Guelph researchers are the first to discover that adolescents react differently to e-cigarette vapour than adults. Led by Prof. Jibran Khokhar, Department of Biomedical Science in U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, the rodent-based research measured behavioural responses…
New UH National Research Center to address health disparities in underserved areas
With $11.8 million award, new center is a ‘game changer’ for community health
Vaping, marijuana use in 2019 rose in college-age adults
Increases are among the largest in history of national study
Cannabis farms are a modern slavery ‘blind spot’ for UK police, study suggests
Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk are often victims of trafficking and “debt bondage” – yet many are not recognised as such by police, according to a new study.…
Substance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility
NIH research finds higher risk and worse outcomes for those with addiction
EMBARGOED: Genetic study of proteins is a breakthrough in drug development for complex diseases
An innovative genetic study of blood protein levels, led by researchers in the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (MRC-IEU) at the University of Bristol, has demonstrated how genetic data can be used to support drug target prioritisation by identifying the causal effects of proteins on diseases.
Study of siblings finds moderate cannabis use impacts cognitive functioning
AURORA, Colo. (Sept. 3, 2020) – A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine compares adolescent siblings to determine the impact of early and frequent use of marijuana on cognitive function. This study, published…
Pharma aims to make a better CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While CBD…
UIC to increase doctor training to treat substance use, mental health
$2.5 million grant to support faculty, students
Legal performance-enhancing substances associated with future problematic alcohol use
New research shows that use of legal performance-enhancing substances in young adulthood is prospectively associated with problematic alcohol use and drinking-related risk behaviors in adulthood
New in the Hastings Center Report: Ethical challenges of the opioid crisis
Solving the Opioid Crisis Isn’t Just a Public Health Challenge–It’s a Bioethics Challenge Travis N. Rieder It is popular, Rieder observes, to claim that we know what we, as a society, ought to do to solve America’s opioid crisis–we simply…
Look beyond opioids to solve national substance use epidemic, study suggests
OHSU study finds three-quarters of hospitalized people with opioid use disorder report using more than one substance
Clubs Closed? Study Finds Partygoers Turn to Virtual Raves and Happy Hours During Pandemic
People have traded in nightclubs and dance festivals for virtual raves and Zoom happy hours as a result of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic—yet, many are using drugs in these socially distanced settings, according to a new study by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at NYU School of Global Public Health.
Placenta can indicate how body responds to opioids during pregnancy
University of Missouri scientists discover possible biological markers for identifying opioid use disorder.
UCF researchers develop AI to detect fentanyl and derivatives remotely
The method uses infrared light spectroscopy and can be used in a portable, tabletop device
Rates of e-cigarette and marijuana use not associated with vaping-related lung injuries
Higher rates of e-cigarette and marijuana use in U.S. states did not result in more e-cigarette or vaping-related lung injuries (known as EVALI), a new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds. Published in the journal Addiction, the…
New study calculates alarming lifetime risk of death from firearms and drug overdoses in the US
One out of every 100 American children will die from firearms if current death rates continue; one out of every 70 will die from overdoses, according to The American Journal of Medicine
Depression and use of marijuana among US adults
What The Study Did: This study examined the association of depression with cannabis use among U.S. adults and the trends for this association from 2005 to 2016. Authors: Deborah Hasin, Ph.D., of Columbia University Medical Center in New York, is…
Negative side effects of opioids could be coming from users’ own immune systems (video)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2020 — In addition to possibly developing opioid use disorder, those who take opioids long term, including patients who have been prescribed the drugs for pain relief, can develop chronic inflammation and heightened pain sensitivity. Scientists now…
Policy implications of orphan drug designation for remdesivir to treat COVID-19
What The Study Did: This Viewpoint highlights loopholes in U.S. orphan drug policy as exemplified by the use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19. Authors: Kao-Ping Chua, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author.…
Prescription opioid use, misuse among cancer survivors
What The Study Did: This survey study looked at the frequency of prescription opioid use and misuse among adult cancer survivors compared with individuals without cancer. Authors: Henry S. Park, M.D., M.P.H., of the Yale University School of Medicine in…
Patients’ access to opioid treatment cumbersome
Pregnant women less likely to receive treatment
Heavy class A drug use linked to heightened risk of sight loss in US military
Condition more common among those with military experience than among civilians
SDSU professor finds after-hours cannabis use has no impact on workplace performance
Although it has become increasingly accepted for medical and recreational use, cannabis is still considered among one of the most widely used illegal substances in the United States and in many European countries.
Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a greater risk of autism
In the largest study of its kind, Ottawa researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism. The incidence of autism was 4 per 1000 person-years among children exposed to cannabis in…
ETSU, Virginia Tech awarded $2.6 million for project
Grant to establish research infrastructure to support recovery for persons with opioid use disorder
UCI scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19
Irvine, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 – When the coronavirus pandemic hit, almost everyone at the University of California, Irvine – and colleges across the nation – had to abandon campus. But James Nowick, professor of chemistry, was not a part of that exodus. That’s because his lab, which designs and constructs chemical molecules, had the right equipment to help in the global push to find treatments for COVID-19.
What influences adolescents to share marijuana-related content on social media?
PULLMAN, Wash. – With social media use being as prevalent as ever, a new study from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication shows that adolescents may share marijuana-related content on social media in an effort to fit…
Researchers say where you live could add years to your life
People who live in blue states are living longer, and the gap is widening
Remember the first time you…? Mysterious brain structure sheds light on addiction
Cocaine-addicted mice shed light on claustrum’s role in associating reward with context
Expanded access to treatment in prisons can reduce overdose deaths by 31.6%, study finds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — The epidemic of opioid-related overdose death persists across the United States, and people released from jails and prisons are at particular risk. While the benefits of life-saving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) — such…
Concussions associated with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional consequences for students
Concussions can have a compounding effect on children, leading to long-term cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health consequences, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), who published their findings in the American Journal of…
New book examines human right to health, pushes for rating system for pharmaceutical companies
Every human being has the right to health and new initiatives should be put in place to encourage pharmaceutical companies to ensure that everyone has access to essential medicine, according to a new book from Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Examining association of despair with suicidal thoughts, substance misuse among young adults
What The Study Did: Researchers looked at whether despair among young adults was associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior and alcohol and drug misuse. Authors: William E. Copeland, Ph.D., of the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, is…
Examining association of despair with suicidal thoughts, substance misuse among young adults
What The Study Did: Researchers looked at whether despair among young adults was associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior and alcohol and drug misuse. Authors: William E. Copeland, Ph.D., of the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, is…
Studies examine association between recreational marijuana legalization, changes in traffic fatality rates
What The Studies Did: These studies looked at changes in the rate of traffic fatalities in states that have legalized the use of recreational cannabis. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https:/…