ED Visit for Substance Use With Psychosis Increases Risk for Schizophrenia Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department visits for substance use are associated with an increased risk for developing a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to a brief report published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Psychiatry….
Learn MoreDías de calor excesivo podrían provocar más crisis por abuso de alcohol y drogas
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las altas temperaturas parecen impulsar las visitas al hospital relacionadas con las drogas, un problema que podría empeorar con el cambio climático, sugiere un nuevo estudio.”Vimos que durante p…
Learn MoreClimate Change’s Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sweltering temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem that could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests.“We saw that during periods of higher temperatures, there was …
Learn MoreTalking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key
SATURDAY, Sept. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.But it’s important to choose your words carefully when discussing possible addiction to contro…
Learn MoreRelacionan consumo excesivo de alcohol con cúmulos peligrosos de grasa en hígado y corazón
MARTES, 19 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Antes de servirse otra bebida, considere esta nueva investigación: Los bebedores empedernidos pueden desarrollar grasa alrededor del corazón, lo que lleva a insuficiencia cardíaca y otros problemas …
Learn MoreEl consumo de alcohol en adolescentes es mucho más probable si los padres beben en exceso, según un estudio
LUNES, 18 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los padres que beben en exceso y con frecuencia, podrían estar influenciando a sus adolescentes para que hagan lo mismo según un nuevo estudio.”Los adolescentes cuyos padres consumen alcohol en exces…
Learn MoreBoth Maternal, Paternal Substance Use Disorder Tied to Offspring Intellectual Disability
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both paternal and maternal substance use disorder (SUD) are associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability in offspring, according to a study published in the September issue of eClinicalMedici…
Learn MoreHeavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.This so-called pericardial fat is associ…
Learn MoreTeen Drinking Much More Likely If Parents Binge Drink, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Parents who drink too much, too often, may be influencing their teens to do the same, a new study finds.”Adolescents whose parents binge drink had a four times greater chance of drinking alcohol themselves co…
Learn MoreSubstance Abuse Treatment: What Are the Options?
If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, there is hope.While the latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 16.5% of Americans over the age of 12 met the criteria for having a substance use …
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