New research reveals that young individuals who vape are over twice as likely to experience chronic stress. Derived from the Canadian Health Measures Surveys, the…
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Researchers found that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can improve self-control, resulting in reduced cigarette cravings and decreased smoking. The study revealed that people with…
New research reveals that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder face a 60% increased risk of their first major cardiovascular event compared to those without…
New research in the scientific journal Addiction highlights a concerning trend: US overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants have risen over 50-fold since 2010.…
A Rhode Island study reveals that opioid use disorder patients on lower buprenorphine doses have a 20% higher dropout rate, suggesting the need to reevaluate…
UCLA research identifies a 50-fold increase in US overdose deaths involving fentanyl and stimulants since 2010, marking a concerning ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis.…
The University of Kansas released a study highlighting the promotion of hyperpalatable foods by tobacco-owned food brands in the U.S. These foods, rich in salts,…
A new study in Rheumatology Advances in Practice reveals that Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (GPA), a rare nasal disease causing blood vessel inflammation, may be frequently…
Childhood drug use is a growing concern that can have serious and long-lasting effects on a young person’s health, development, and future. Substance abuse during…
The new research explored how escapism ties in with running, well-being, and exercise dependence. Researchers have discovered that utilizing running as a means of escaping…
According to a recent study, analyzing hair samples may provide valuable insights into adolescent drug use, as the results revealed that nearly twice as many…
Apremilast is a medication used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It works by blocking the activity of an enzyme called…
A study conducted by researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that opioids were responsible for more than half of all fatal poisonings in…
Otezla® is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4),…
A compound generated by artificial intelligence-based tools predicted to bind to the kappa-opioid receptor. Credit: Image courtesy of Leslie Salas Estrada Researchers are turning to…
Cocaine use disorder (CUD) causes alterations in the “methylome” of Brodmann Area 9, a subregion within the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-awareness and…
Opioid addiction is a serious public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the compulsive use of opioids despite negative…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often prescribed to manage severe pain, but…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted and recurring thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental…
The overdose epidemic in America is a complex issue, costing 100,000 lives annually and reversing progress in life expectancy. However, researchers at the University of…