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Prestigious Federal Grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy Awarded to Seven Arkansas Coalitions to Address Local Substance Use Problems

PR Newswire ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) is proud to announce that seven of thirteen Coalition Partnership Empowerment (COPE) coalitions who ...


AFSP Applauds New Parity Rule Enforcing Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's leading suicide prevention organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to ...

From 2020 to 2023, Mental Health Disorders in Pregnant Women Rose 53 Percent, While Substance Use Disorders in Pregnant Women Increased 8 Percent, according to New FAIR Health Study

PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2024 Vaginal Deliveries Outnumbered C-sections by About Two to One Nationally from 2020 to 2023 During That Same Period, Several Nonphysician Specialties Increased in Their Share of Claim Lines on the Day ...

Significant Drop in Youth E-Cigarette Use Marks Progress, But Nearly 40% of Teens Who Vape Frequently Remain at High Risk for Nicotine Addiction, a Serious Public Health Concern

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2024 Statement from Kathy Crosby, Truth Initiative CEO and President WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) shows significant progress in reducing youth ...

New Insights from Inova Underscore Changing Landscape Around Addiction and Substance Use Disorder in the Northern Virginia Area

PR Newswire FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 5, 2024 As the landscape around laws, technology, and substances found in drugs is rapidly changing, Inova Health System urges the community to Act on Addiction FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Freedom at The Mat Hosts Grace House of Memphis Yoga Benefit Class for National Substance Abuse Recovery Month

PR Newswire MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 5, 2024 Memphis Yogis Support Healing From Within on Saturday, September 28 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Substance Abuse Recovery Month, wellness platform Freedom at ...

Cure Addiction Now Forum Addresses Latest Advances in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Research

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2024 Join us on September 7th to learn about the latest advances in SUD recovery, hear personal stories of rehabilitation and transformation, join interactive Q&A sessions, and network among industry ...

Orexo shares new information on OX124, a high-dose naloxone rescue medication in development for opioid overdose

UPPSALA, Sweden , July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexo AB (publ.), (STO: ORX) (OTCQX: ORXOY), today announces that the company has received a complete response letter (CRL) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the New ...

Helping Combat Drug Abuse in Valencia

Volunteers from the Church of Scientology Mission of Valencia in Spain reach out with the Truth About Drugs initiative to raise awareness of the effects of drug abuse, call attention to drug issues affecting the region, and promote a ...

Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings - Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harms

OTTAWA, ON , June 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr. Theresa Tam , Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New ...

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Why Alcohol Should Carry Cancer Risk Label

Why Alcohol Should Carry Cancer Risk Label

Learn about the link between alcohol and cancer, health risks, and strategies to cut back for a healthier life.

Is Smoking a Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease? The Debate Continues

Is Smoking a Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease? The Debate Continues

A recent study questions the smoking-CKD link, highlighting the role of other health factors.

Digital Detox: App-Based Solution for Opioid Addiction

Digital Detox: App-Based Solution for Opioid Addiction

Patients using a smartphone app combining behavioral therapy, peer support, and medication reduced opioid use by 35% compared to those treated with medication alone.

How Alcohol Hijacks the Brain: Disrupted Learning and Adaptability

How Alcohol Hijacks the Brain: Disrupted Learning and Adaptability

Discover groundbreaking research on how chronic alcohol use affects cognitive flexibility and brain signaling circuits, revealing new therapeutic targets for AUD.

Dual Use of Vapes and Cigarettes: A Barrier to Quitting

Dual Use of Vapes and Cigarettes: A Barrier to Quitting

Dual users of cigarettes and vapes face challenges in quitting, with most reverting to smoking. Discover the impact of dual use on smoking cessation efforts.

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