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Natasha Trajkovski never imagined her prescribed opioid medication to help with the pain of endometriosis would lead her to addiction.
A person’s genetic risk for developing a cannabis addiction is associated with structural brain differences during adolescence, even in individuals who have never struggled with substance abuse. The ...
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Town opioid-settlement funds may help residents cover inpatient, outpatient and therapeutic services.
Background Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) reduce overdose risk and improve outcomes, yet receipt remains low in acute care settings, including among patients engaged in health care. Understanding…
FanDuel calls it "Thrillberta."Register with a $5 bet and be eligible for $200 in "bonus bets."DraftKings has an Alberta licence plate touting the province as its next stop. An ad from another ...
A Louth addiction treatment centre has highlighted what it describes as the hidden nature of gambling addiction, warning that many people do not seek help until they have experien ...
Holly Warren was recently leafing through one of her old medical school textbooks, trying to recall how much instruction she’d received in addiction medicine – trying to recall, “Did we even talk ...
Many Americans would resist using tax dollars to pay people to stay sober. But that's the approach the data suggest.
"The nurse gave me a note that said, 'If you have a drink, you will die.' I had a glass of wine." ...
This paper explores key factors influencing individuals’ resilience upon experiencing drug use disorder and the barriers to resilience that they face, based on insights from drug treatment and rehabilitation programmes…
Background Substance use disorders are an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s society, and they can be caused by prescription of drugs with addictive potential. Patients with incurable diseases often experience…
As screen time problems rise some countries have turned to boot camps and detox centres to help children reduce their dependence on screens. Now it's our turn.
Major sporting events like the ongoing Football World Cup exacerbate the problem: “We see a massive increase in inquiries in the gambling sector, especially in sports betting, at our clinic,” said ...
Alcohol use disorder, also known as alcohol addiction, is a long-term medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is much more than simply drinking too much from time to ...
People who believe they have found relief with kratom shouldn’t be dismissed. But scientific evidence that it is safe or even effective is lacking, and it carries risks that aren’t fully understood: ...
After 2016, "there were people who had been taking opioids for a long time who were tapered too fast," Darnall said. Many were cut off from opioids abruptly and without their cons ...
Phillies star Bryce Harper responded to a recent report that he was featured in a video that FanDuel sent to a man with a gambling addiction.
As cosmetic procedures become increasingly normalized worldwide, new research suggests that for some women, repeated treatments may become addiction-like rather than purely cosmetic.
Legal sports betting has become a multibillion-dollar industry across the United States, but rising losses, aggressive advertising, and growing addiction concerns are forcing Americans to question its ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), a clinical-stage a biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic, next-generation, neuroplastogen-derived ...
If you or a loved one has been affected by a gambling problem, NBC News wants to hear from you.
FanDuel -- the popular sports betting company -- allegedly sent a bettor struggling with a massive gambling addiction a personalized message from MLB star Bryce Harper, thanking him by name and ...
A 30-year-old man is sharing his harrowing experience with gambling addiction, opening up about the devastating impact it has had ...
Clinicians highlight evidence that addiction treatment cuts costs across hospitals, justice and workplaces – and urge policymakers, insurers and employers to use residential care as an economic ...
The ongoing legalization of cannabis in the United States has elicited cheers, boos and a host of questions. How much is safe? Isn't it just a plant? What are the long-term effects of chronic use?
Clinicians highlight secrecy, mental preoccupation and late discovery as key barriers to recovery. Smarmore Castle, an addiction treatment centre in County Louth, is warning that gambling addiction ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), a clinical-stage a biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic, next-generation, neuroplastogen-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated ...
Over 30 national and community organizations join efforts to increase access to evidence-based prevention resources for youth and families WASHINGTON, D.C., July 9, 2026— Addiction Policy Forum (APF) today announced the…
The Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise slugger was at the center of a promotional effort to reward a VIP sports bettor.
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