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Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Alcohol & Drug Abuse from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 1114 Alcohol & Drug Abuse press releases.

Helping communities prevent and reduce substance use-related harms among youth

GLACE BAY, NS , June 26, 2024 /CNW/ - No community in Canada has been left untouched by substance use-related harms and the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis. Efforts to prevent substance use, especially among youth, are ...


Aloha Sun and Dennis Rodman Introduce Alternative to Cigarettes with Nicotine Pouches

LAS VEGAS , June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dennis Rodman, the world-famous basketball player known for his extraordinary career and larger-than-life personality, is stepping into the wellness industry with his new line of nicotine pouches. ...

New California Addiction Treatment Facility Opens in Huntington Beach

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. , June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California Addiction Treatment, an addiction treatment center in Orange County officially opened its doors on January 26, 2024 , and is now accepting admissions for patients in ...

'Wolf of Wall Street' Legend Jordan Belfort Joins Forces with Philanthropist Nancy Ross's #VoicesForVictoria Campaign for Naloxone Awareness

Belfort joins forces with Voices For Victoria in response to the call of the Victoria's Voice Foundation to spread awareness of the use of Naloxone to end the worsening fentanyl and opioid crisis. MIAMI , May 29, 2024 ...

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, and Dugan Law Firm, APLC Announce a $78 Million Class Action Settlement for Third Party Payors That Paid or Reimbursed Costs for Prescription Opioids or Treatment Related to Opioid Misuse, Addiction, and/or Overdose

SAN FRANCISCO , April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  LEGAL NOTICE Third-Party Payors: If you paid or reimbursed costs for prescription opioids, or paid or incurred costs for treatment related to opioid misuse, addiction, and/or ...

Authorization of the Quebec Opioid Class Action

MONTREAL , April 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Montreal -based law firms Fishman Flanz Meland Paquin LLP (" FFMP ") and Trudel Johnston & Lespérance (" TJL ") are pleased to announce that, by judgment released on April 10, 2024 , the ...

123 Leading Organizations Urge President Biden: Act Now to Eliminate Menthol Cigarettes

WASHINGTON , March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 123 leading civil rights, public health, medical, faith, youth-serving and other organizations placed a  full-page ad in The Washington Post and issued a joint statement urging the Biden ...

Statement from the Minister of Health on nicotine replacement therapies

Ottawa, ON , March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - As Minister of Health, I am incredibly concerned about the growing popularity and recreational use of nicotine replacement therapies, particularly nicotine pouches, among youth. Nicotine is a powerfully ...

MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors Helping to Fight the Surge in Drunk Driving Deaths and Injuries

Board Leadership and New Directors Announced IRVING, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors These new leaders will help MADD fight the surge in drunk driving deaths and ...

Victoria's Voice Foundation Marks Milestone of One Million Children and Parents Impacted Through its Education Programs with School Assembly in Nashville on the Dangers of Drug Use and Vaping

375 Middle and High School Students Attend Event at Davidson Academy Presented by Victoria's Voice Foundation and Steered Straight ORLANDO, Fla. , Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Victoria's Voice Foundation, a nonprofit providing ...

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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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