CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved.More than 1 in 5 students who u…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new KFF poll finds.The poll of more than 1,300 U.S. adults was conducted from J…
Learn MoreDos tercios de los estadounidenses dicen que una adicción ha afectado sus vidas, según una encuesta
MARTES, 15 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millones de estadunidenses son adictos a las drogas o al alcohol, y millones más tienen dificultades con un familiar o un amigo adicto, encuentra una nueva encuesta. Dos tercios de los encuestados dijer…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new poll finds. Two-thirds of those surveyed said either they or a family member …
Learn MoreMost People Initiating Opioid Rx Have Very Low Use Trajectory
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most adults initiating treatment with prescription opioids have relatively low and time-limited exposure to opioids during a five-year period, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open…
Learn MoreIn Monkey Trial, Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem Drinking
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction. “With alcoh…
Learn MoreOne in Five With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Medications
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 20 percent of adults with past-year opioid use disorder (OUD) in 2021 received medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), according to a research letter published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open.Ch…
Learn MoreSolo 1 de cada 5 estadounidenses que abusan de los opioides reciben unos fármacos que pueden ayudar
LUNES, 7 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La epidemia de abuso de opioides de EE. UU. sigue su curso, y las muertes por sobredosis continúan en aumento, pero apenas 1 de cada 5 personas recibe un medicamento con el potencial de salvar vidas, como…
Learn MoreJust 1 in 5 Americans Struggling With Opioid Misuse Gets Meds That Can Help
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. opioid abuse epidemic wages on, and overdose deaths continue to rise, yet just 1 in 5 people receives potentially lifesaving medication such as methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone to treat their add…
Learn MoreEl uso de marihuana de los jóvenes: tras la legalización, la educación parece ser importante
JUEVES, 3 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Después de que sus estados legalizaran la marihuana, los adultos jóvenes que no están en la universidad son más propensos que los estudiantes universitarios a usar la droga, y a progresar a un trastorno …
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