Drug Therapy for AUD May Cut Risk for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder linked to reduced incidence of hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis.
Alcohol-Use Disorder
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Applications in Mental Health
A deep dive into clinical efficacy and safety of using psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other mental health disorders
Light Alcohol Intake May Not Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy consumption tied to exponential increases of cardiovascular disease risk
Review Explores Telehealth for Substance Use Disorders
And guideline developed to guide and inform treatment of active service members and veterans with substance use disorders.
Illicit Drugs, Acute Alcohol Consumption Linked to First-Time AF
A research group presented two studies at AHA 2021 that examined the association between atrial fibrillation and both alcohol consumption and illicit drug use.
Challenges in Managing Increasing Infection Rates in Cirrhosis
The natural history of cirrhosis is significantly affected by the increasing prevalence of infections, with strategies for prevention and treatment difficult to compose.
Substance Use Disorder Prevalent for Young Adults With ADHD
Patients with ADHD are at increased risk for developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders.
Increased Frequency of Comorbid Conditions in Adults With ADHD
The researchers investigated the phenotypic and etiological associations between ADHD and a wide range of physical health conditions across adulthood.
Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse
Teens who use alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or illegal drugs are more likely to develop life-long substance abuse disorder than those who start at a later age.
Changes in Mass of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Glands May Be New Target for Intervention in Alcohol Addiction
The researchers developed a mathematical model to analyze the fundamental reason for a potential hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal opponent process for alcohol addiction.
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