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Family members can be first responders and lifesavers in opioid overdoses
Although the opioid epidemic continues to be a nationwide concern, a new study reveals that family members and communities have the capacity to...
Borderline personality disorder and addiction: an impulsive link
Substance use disorder (SUD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are normally associated with impulsive behaviors. Naturally, when both conditions meet, impulsivity is often one...
The adverse influence of alcohol in suicides
Although there is a growing body of data linking alcohol use to suicide, recent research looked into how alcohol retail density levels and blood...
The risks of long-term opioid use after surgery
Opioid prescribing after surgery regularly occurs in excess, and the risks of new long-term use are more common than previous research revealed, according to...
Year-long sobriety boosts satisfaction with life, brain functions and more
A year-long commitment to sobriety for those who struggle with a polysubstance disorder leads to mental benefits and improved brain functioning, according to a...
Poor sleep habits linked to alcohol use disorder in youths
Adolescent students who reported daytime sleepiness were more likely to drink alcohol, experience episodes of heavy drinking, alcohol use disorder or related complications, according...
Kenyan children use inhalants to escape poverty
Clouds of white smoke surround the poor and hungry children who live in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. They are huffing inhalants, usually out...
Drug rehab patients with ADHD use cocaine at an earlier age
Patients in drug rehab who have characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to start using cocaine and enter treatment at...
Abstinence and social support crucial to improved quality of life after...
Maintaining abstinence and receiving social support after inpatient drug detox are key factors in improving the quality of life of an individual in recovery,...
Marijuana use among college students hits 30-year high
Marijuana use among college students is at its highest in 30 years with the most significant increases occurring in the past three years, according...