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Medicaid Crucial In Battling Opioid Epidemic
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 — Medicaid serves a key role in helping opioid addicts get the treatment they need, a new study says. Prescription rates for the anti-opioid medication buprenorphine increased m...
2000 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric Exposure to Medications, Supplements
MONDAY, Sept. 8, 2025 – From 2000 to 2023, the rate of exposure to medications, dietary supplements, and psychoactive substances increased among children aged 6 to 12 years, according to a study...
Substance Use During Pregnancy Can Harm a Fetus, Experts Warn
SUNDAY, Sept. 7, 2025 — Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West Virginia University p...
Self-Medicating With Weed Might Make Things Worse
FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 — Folks who start using weed to cope with anxiety, depression or pain might end up with a worse mental state than before, a new study says. People self-medicating with marijuana ...
59.0 Percent of Overdose Deaths Involved Stimulants in 2021 to 2024
TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – From 2021 to 2024, 59.0 percent of overdose deaths involved stimulants, according to research published in the Aug. 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
Unfavorable Mental Health Outcomes Reported With THC Product Use
TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 – High-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products are associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes, according to a review published online Aug....
Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and s...
Quitting Smoking Tied to Recovery From Substance Use Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 – Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry. Michael J. Parks, Ph.D., ...
Taking One Step Can Boost Your Odds Of Kicking A Drug Habit
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Folks fighting an addiction can boost their chances of success if they also drop the smokes, a new study says. Addicts who quit smoking have up to 42% better odds of recovery, ...
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Oral Cancer
FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with an increased risk for oral cancer, according to a study published in the September issue of Preventive Medicine Reports. Raphael...
FDA Urges Restrictions, Education on Illegal 7-OH Opioid Products
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending that certain products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) – an illegal opioid easily accessible in...
Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Varies by Condition, Provider
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 – Health care provider stigma toward substance use disorder (SUD) varies by condition and provider, according to a study published online July 23 in Addiction. Carrigan L....
Substance Use Disorder Linked to Higher Risk for Unplanned Readmissions
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – People with any type of substance use disorder (SUD) face a higher risk for having an unplanned, 30-day hospital readmission compared with those without SUD, according to a...
Only 36.8 Percent of Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Complete Treatment
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 – Only 36.8 percent of adolescents diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) complete treatment, according to a study published online July 22 in Pediatric Reports. Helena...
Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, according to a research letter published online July 17 in JAMA...