Fast Facts: U.S. adults with a history of using some nonaddictive psychedelic drugs had reduced likelihood of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts, according to data from a… Read more »
From the Washington State University media release: Smoking today’s concentrated pot might be risky business for women, according to new research from Washington State University. The study is the first to… Read more »
From the University of Edinburgh media release: People can become addicted to eating for its own sake but not to consuming specific foods such as those high in sugar or… Read more »
From the American Sociological Association media release: Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers — but not peer pressure — according to a… Read more »
From the Loyola University Health System media release: Omega-3 fish oil might help protect against alcohol-related neurodamage and the risk of eventual dementia, according to a study published in the… Read more »
From the Henry Ford Health System media release: The mental health conditions of most people who commit suicide remain undiagnosed, even though many visit a primary care provider or medical… Read more »
From the University of Liverpool media release: People who copy their friend’s drinking behavior will deny that their decision has been influenced, researchers have shown. A new study, conducted in… Read more »
From the University of Utah media release: With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from chronic pain, prescription opioid painkillers have become the leading form of treatment for this debilitating condition…. Read more »
From the University of Georgia media release: The same kinds of impulsive behavior that lead some people to abuse alcohol and other drugs may also be an important contributor to… Read more »
From the Boston University Medical Center media release: Primary care physicians seeking to determine whether a patient’s drug or alcohol use is problematic often have to rely on lengthy questionnaires… Read more »
