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Alcohol-Use Disorder
Marijuana Use, Nicotine Vaping Reached Historic Highs in 2021
For young adults, high-intensity drinking, hallucinogens reached historically high prevalence; cigarette smoking, alcohol at historic lows.
Behavioral Risk Factors Contributed Most to Global Cancer Burden in 2019
From 2010 to 2019, greatest percent increase in cancer deaths and DALYs was from metabolic risks
COVID-19 and Alcohol: a Pandemic Collides With a Public Health Crisis
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic that overwhelmed hospitals, upended the economy, and sent much of the world into lockdown, researchers tracked a concerning uptick in alcohol use.
Don’t Forget the Caregiver When Treating Substance Use Disorder
As the United States and Canada are in the midst of an opioid crisis, researchers examined the impact of caring for individuals with substance use disorder on family members’ physical and mental health.
Simple Questionnaire Helps ED Clinicians Identify Patients for Recovery
The use of the CAGE-AID screening tool in the emergency department was linked to increased referral to an addiction recovery coach for treatment of substance use disorders.
Age- and Gender-Based Trends in Schizophrenia Onset
Investigators evaluated data collected for a population-based study of nearly 1.5 million adults that was conducted at seven sites across Australia.
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.
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
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