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Newswise: Study Identifies Pregnant Women at Risk for Substance Use
Released: 18-Nov-2024 3:20 PM EST
Study Identifies Pregnant Women at Risk for Substance Use
Stony Brook University

A new study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine conducted by a team of Stony Brook University researchers used the PROMOTE Prenatal Screener – a unique screening tool for use during pregnancy – to pinpoint vulnerabilities for substance use.

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Released: 13-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST
Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

Released: 13-Nov-2024 9:35 AM EST
Pennsylvania Legislators to Address Xylazine Crisis at Free Medical Symposium
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education

Pennsylvania legislators and top medical experts will come together to address the growing xylazine crisis at an upcoming free symposium. The event, titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis," will be held on November 23, 2024, at the Bluemle Life Science Building at Jefferson Med in Philadelphia.

Newswise: New Evidence-Based Information from NCCN Offers Tangible and Moral Support for People Trying to Quit Smoking
Released: 13-Nov-2024 8:00 AM EST
New Evidence-Based Information from NCCN Offers Tangible and Moral Support for People Trying to Quit Smoking
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Newly-published NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Quitting Smoking explains what the evidence and expert consensus is on how to best use the tools that exist to help anyone quit for good.

Newswise: Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations
7-Nov-2024 1:00 AM EST
Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations
University of California San Diego

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

   
Released: 4-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute: Leading the Way in PM&R Innovation at AAPMR 2024
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPMR) 2024 Annual Assembly, taking place November 6-10 in San Diego, CA.

Newswise: UC San Diego Awarded $8 Million to Uncover Genetic Foundations of Substance Use Disorders
Released: 28-Oct-2024 11:00 AM EDT
UC San Diego Awarded $8 Million to Uncover Genetic Foundations of Substance Use Disorders
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego has received a five-year, $8 Million grant to support a NIDA P30 Center to investigate the genetics, genomics, and epigenetics behind substance use disorders.

Released: 24-Oct-2024 10:40 AM EDT
Opioids May Negatively Impact Hormone Health
Endocrine Society

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system.

Newswise: Implantable Device May Prevent Death From Opioid Overdose
21-Oct-2024 12:10 PM EDT
Implantable Device May Prevent Death From Opioid Overdose
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers from WashU Medicine and Northwestern University developed an implantable device that can detect an overdose and rapidly deliver naloxone.

Released: 21-Oct-2024 11:55 AM EDT
A 37% Drop in Overdose Deaths From Drugs Mixed with Opioids – Fentanyl Included
Ohio State University

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study.

Newswise: Brain Imaging of Neuromelanin May be Key to Understanding Extensive Substance Use
Released: 16-Oct-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Brain Imaging of Neuromelanin May be Key to Understanding Extensive Substance Use
Stony Brook University

A study that used a specialized type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), named neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, showed that this type of MRI signal was increased in regions of the midbrain in young adults ages 20 to 24 who had an extensive alcohol and drug use history. The findings are published early online in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Newswise: Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain
Released: 16-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain
University of California San Diego

According to new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women.

Newswise: Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
Released: 15-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
West Virginia University

As cannabidiol products — commonly known as CBD — become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.

Released: 10-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: DEA's Move to Reclassify Marijuana Sparks Debate on Health, Access, and Research
George Washington University

In response to President Biden's call to reclassify marijuana, the DEA began the process of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. ...

Newswise: UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth
Released: 10-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in 2024. The funding is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Newswise: Top Experts Unite at University of Bristol to Tackle Gambling Harms Globally
Released: 9-Oct-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Top Experts Unite at University of Bristol to Tackle Gambling Harms Globally
University of Bristol

Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.

Released: 7-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation to Host Symposium on Xylazine Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education announces a symposium titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis" to be held on November 23, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Bluemle Life Science Building at Jefferson Med in Philadelphia.

Released: 25-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Reveals Sources of Opioid Poisoning Among Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health research finds the medications of grandparents and pets, as well as discarded items, pose unexpected hazards for young children.



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