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Alcohol and drug abuse refers to the excessive and harmful consumption of substances like alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drugs, or other substances that lead to negative physical, mental, and social consequences. This widespread issue affects individuals, families, and communities across the globe, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive solutions.

Problem Drinkers Have Higher Chances 'Benzo' Use

Problem Drinkers Have Higher Chances 'Benzo' Use

Problem drinkers are more likely than teetotalers and moderate drinkers to take benzodiazepines, a class of sedatives that are among the most commonly prescribed drugs -- and the most abused.

Key Neural Circuit Regulating Alcohol Consumption Discovered

Key Neural Circuit Regulating Alcohol Consumption Discovered

Region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviors related to alcohol use and consumption in general.

Blood Pressure Medication Benefits Problem Drinkers: Study

Blood Pressure Medication Benefits Problem Drinkers: Study

Drug used to treat high blood pressure may reduce anxiety induced by long-term heavy alcohol use, and also halt the damage such drinking can cause to the brain's ability to grow new cells.

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Around One-third Opioid Users Face Adverse Drug Interactions

Around One-third Opioid Users Face Adverse Drug Interactions

Complications often go undetected but can contribute to misuse and overdose, according to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

Vaping and Your Health: Facts You Need to Know

Vaping and Your Health: Facts You Need to Know

Although e-cigarettes have been on the market for years, recent reports of vaping-linked illnesses have brought serious attention to these products.

Addiction Relapse: New Findings

Addiction Relapse: New Findings

People in treatment for opioid addiction are more likely to relapse when they become more tolerant of risks, stated new study.

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Incentive-based Prenatal Tobacco Interventions can Help Lower Risk of Infant Health Complications

Incentive-based Prenatal Tobacco Interventions can Help Lower Risk of Infant Health Complications

Low-income women who stop smoking while pregnant not only benefit their babies by reducing morbidity risk but may also the state program helps them quit and save colorado millions.

Preventing Chronic Disorders Eases Opioid Epidemic

Preventing Chronic Disorders Eases Opioid Epidemic

New study is the first to examine the relationship between hospitalizations due to opioid misuse and chronic disease.

Clue to Preventing Addiction Relapse Discovered

Clue to Preventing Addiction Relapse Discovered

New study has revealed that addiction relapse was found to be prevented by controlling cells in a brain region called the nucleus accumbens.

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E-cigarettes to be Banned in India as Parliament Passes Bill

E-cigarettes to be Banned in India as Parliament Passes Bill

Parliament passed a bill that seeks to prohibit the production, trade, transport, storage, and advertisement of electronic cigarettes in the country.

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