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People Under 50 with Hearing Loss at Twice the Risk of Abusing Drugs and Alcohol
Hearing Impairment and Substance Abuse: Unveiling Troubling Connections Examining the Disturbing Relationship Between Impaired Hearing and Addiction in Younger Adults Researchers from the University of Michigan recently made a troubling discovery. The Vulnerable Demographic: Young Adults Battling Hearing Impairment People younger than 50 with impaired hearing (deaf or hard of
Could Sound Waves Help Reduce Cocaine Cravings?
Revolutionizing Cocaine Addiction Treatment: The Promise of Ultrasound Therapy Exploring UVA’s Groundbreaking Research in Managing Cocaine Cravings Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) are studying a novel approach to managing cocaine addiction. They’re experimenting with using ultrasound waves to target a key region of the brain known to control
Drug Use and Binge Drinking Among Adults 35-50 Reach Record Levels
According to a newly published Monitoring the Future[i] study, marijuana and hallucinogens usage and binge drinking (having 5+ drinks in a row in the past two weeks) reached some of the highest levels ever recorded for U.S. adults ages 35-50 in 2022. The Monitoring the Future survey is conducted by
Disturbing New Data On Substance Abuse in America
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has just published a survey on drug and alcohol use in America[i] – and the numbers are disturbing. According to the survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults say “either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, experienced homelessness due to addiction,
New Study Looks at Role Gut Microbiome Plays in Cocaine Addiction
Medical researchers are increasingly focused on the importance of the human microbiome in human health. Just what is the microbiome? According to the University of Washington, “the microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses – that live on and inside the human body (10-100
New Research on Best Treatment Options for Newborns with Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
The number of infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is increasing. A new study by researchers and clinicians from Kessler Foundation and Children’s Specialized Hospital, published in Hospital Pediatrics*, suggests two factors may lead to better outcomes for these children. The first is length of stay. The research team
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder on the Rise Among Middle-Aged Women
A new study[i] published in the journal Addiction suggests that “subgroups of women at highest risk of excessive drinking appear to be expanding, probably supported in part by a trend towards delayed parenting.” Translation? Women 35 years of age and older who have either delayed having children or chosen not
New Research on Sexual Orientation and Substance Abuse
Gay and bisexual men and women are much more likely to struggle with substance use disorder than their heterosexual peers, with gay and bisexual women and gay and bisexual people of color struggling disproportionately. Those are the findings of a new U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
New Concerns About Alcohol Consumption While Breast Feeding
Researchers have long known that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have a wide range of adverse impacts on the fetus. But what about after the baby is born and breastfeeding? That’s an important question, given that 36% of all new moms in the U.S. report consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. Researchers
U.S. Men Are Dying from Drug Overdoses at Rates 2-3 Times Greater Than Women
In a new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology[i], researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that men in the U.S. are dying from drug overdoses at rates significantly higher than women. The study analyzed 2020-21 death
Families are powerful when they become Aware
It’s said you can’t find recovery if you’re doing it for someone other than yourself. Sustained recovery is not possible if it doesn’t become a priority for the individual struggling with substance use disorder. However, one can begin the recovery process while ambivalent and “doing it for someone else.” Time
PRIDE and Joy
The LGBTQIA+ community is vibrant, diverse, and resilient. In a world that is often demeaning, exclusionary, and outright hateful, it is an act of bravery to insist on being who you are out loud. Currently, over 400 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills are being considered across the country. It’s a stressful time, and
