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Facts About Addiction

Alcohol Use and Stroke Risk. Is There a Connection?

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults in the U.S. They’re also the primary cause of traumatic brain

Addiction to Opioids Found Tied to Lesser-Known Region of the Brain

Opioids like oxycodone are widely prescribed for pain relief, but their addictive nature is a significant concern. In 2022, nearly 85,000 people in the U.S.

Alcohol Abuse and Cardiovascular Disease

Korean researchers have now shown that reducing heavy alcohol consumption leads to significant decreases in the incidence of adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Their paper

Hopeful New Data on Teens and Illicit Prescription Drug Use

A newly released survey of U.S. high school students by the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, and Health suggests

Cocaine in U.S. Found Contaminated with Dangerous Opioid

Health and law enforcement officials are seeing a rise in cocaine supplies contaminated with a dangerous class of opioids called nitazenes. What are nitazenes Nitazenes

Alcohol’s Rising Toll on Health

Alcohol consumption in the U.S., increasing before 2020, surged during the pandemic, likely serving as a coping mechanism for many. Per capita alcohol sales saw

New Research Describes Challenges Women Face When Seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

A new study from Penn State, published in the journal Women’s Health, looks at the many challenges facing women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder

Why Isn’t Narcan Covered Under the Affordable Care Act?

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 expanded access to health insurance and preventative healthcare services for millions of Americans. Two of the bill’s most popular

Moderate Drinking and Birth Abnormalities

Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have found that even low to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact prenatal development. Study Overview

Emerging Stronger: How Addiction Teaches Us Five Core Strengths of the Human Condition

When I tell people that I’m an Addiction Psychiatrist, the usual response is, “Oh man. That must be tough.” I’ve had a front-row view into