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Non-oral use of prescription opioids doubles risks of death
Prescription opioids are most commonly used and abused orally, but some people alter their medications and use non-oral methods of administration to experience enhanced...
How are underage drinkers influenced by alcohol ads?
Alcohol is the most used substance by adolescents in the U.S. People who are between 12 and 20 years old drink 11 percent of...
Methadone and buprenorphine treatment retention curbs risk of death
Retention during methadone and buprenorphine treatment is associated with significant reductions in risks of death and deadly overdoses among people dependent on opioids, a...
Meth addiction rehab can reverse heart damage, new research
Rehab for meth addiction can potentially undo the heart damage caused by the drug and improve heart performance when paired with related medical treatment,...
Why are wealthy teens more likely to get addicted?
Going to a prestigious high school, living in a comfortable home or wealthy neighborhood, and having disposable income are some factors that will increase...
Treating polyneuropathy with long-term opioid therapy
Patients with pain related to polyneuropathy — dysfunction or damage to the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest...
Research reveals cocaine could be more addictive than thought
A recent study revealed that those who engage in the recreational use of cocaine could be flirting with addiction more than previously believed.
According to...
What happens when surgeons limit postoperative opioid prescriptions?
What would happen if surgeons limited the number of opioid prescriptions written to manage postoperative pain among patients that had common surgeries? According to...
How do health care professionals view dual diagnoses management?
A recent study revealed that most health care professionals perceive a low commitment among patients with dual diagnoses — a person who has a...
The impacts of heavy drinking on the brain
The impacts of heavy drinking on the human brain and the behavioral changes linked to excessive alcohol consumption were recently analyzed in a study...
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