Substance Abuse

For Smokers, Internet both Promotes and Undermines Smoking Cessation

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows both the intended and…

14 years ago

Adults represent a majority of inhalant treatment admissions

Over 1 million adults abuse inhalants each year View full post on Health News

14 years ago

Drink drivers admit it’s not first time

A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study of convicted drink drivers has found most who appear before court for the…

14 years ago

Painkiller prescribing varies dramatically among family physicians: study

Research links frequent prescribing to opioid-related deaths View full post on Health News

14 years ago

Smokers: There’s never been a better time to quit, says PHA

With No Smoking Day (NSD) approaching on Wednesday 9 March (Ash Wednesday – the first day of Lent), the Public…

14 years ago

Contrary to popular belief, not all cases of chronic pancreatitis are alcohol-induced

The relative rate of alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis (CP) is lower when compared to other causes, according to a new study…

14 years ago

College says Tobacco Plan a step in the right direction

The Royal College of Psychiatrists, a member of the Smoke Free Action Coalition congratulates the government on its new Tobacco…

14 years ago

Psychiatrists say Northern Ireland plans for minimum price for alcohol could save lives

Introducing a minimum price for alcohol in Northern Ireland is an important step in the prevention of suicide and self-harm,…

14 years ago

Smoking Abstinence Found More Effective with Residential Treatment than Standard Outpatient Treatment

ROCHESTER, Minn. — In the March issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers report that residential treatment for tobacco dependence among…

14 years ago

Doctors Lax in Monitoring Potentially Addicting Drugs?

Study: Missed Opportunity to Reduce Opioid-Related Abuse, Addiction and Overdose View full post on Health News

14 years ago

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