Nov 6, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
Starting in April of this year, the U.S. federal government eased some of the rules around the treatment for opioid addiction, aimed to expand access to the life-saving drug. According to a new federal rule, patients who are receiving treatment for addiction disorders...
Nov 5, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to a new study carried out by researchers from McMaster University and published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, teens who use cannabis have significantly worse outcomes at school. The research study involved a meta-analysis of 63 scientific studies with...
Nov 1, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
A recent article published in the journal Nature examined the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among individuals using amphetamine, as well as their combined effects on health. This study was a cross-sectional study comparing hospital patients and control...
Oct 1, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new study, young men are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression when they perceive their partner as having problematic drinking behaviour. The research study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Personal...
Sep 17, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new study, quitting alcohol as part of recovery from alcohol use disorder can result in changes in connectivity in brain regions associated with increased anxiety. The research study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Alcohol:...
Sep 4, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new research study, “light” alcohol consumption was associated with a significant increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with individuals who had other health problems or lived in low-income areas being most at risk of its...
