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
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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