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...
Aug 22, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
Earlier this year, in July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warnings to five companies Tuesday as part of a joint effort to curb illegal sales of copycat food products containing delta-8 THC. Specifically, the...
Aug 16, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
Earlier in July, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced it is launching two new studies to examine the effects of psychedelic compounds on depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions. The first study, RECONNECT, will examine the...
Aug 13, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new study, adolescents who take prescription stimulants for treatment of their diagnosed ADHD face do not face an increased risk for prescription drug misuse (PDM) later in life. The study, published in Psychiatry Services, led by a team...
Aug 7, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
Earlier in July, two new studies examining the impact of alcohol consumption on the heart were presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024. Both studies were carried out in rodents and were presented as...
Aug 5, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
A recent analysis article published in Psychiatric Times focused on inhalant use and the negative health consequences associated with it. Inhalant use disorder, also known as volatile substance misuse, is a type of substance use disorder that involves the intentional...
