Substance Abuse

Resolved to quit smoking? Brain scans predict likely success

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Brain scans showing neural reactions to pro-health messages can predict if you'll keep that resolution to quit smoking…

14 years ago

Retired NFL players misuse painkillers more than general population

By Jim Dryden - Retired NFL players use painkillers at a much higher rate than the rest of us, according…

14 years ago

Women involved in leisure activities drink less alcohol

Women who are satisfied with everyday life and are involved in leisure activities rarely have problems with alcohol, reveals a…

14 years ago

Study led by School of Education professor links alcoholism to delay and survival of marriage

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A new study finds a strong association between alcohol dependence and persons delaying or ending a marriage.…

14 years ago

Socially disadvantaged Ontarians being prescribed opioids on an ongoing basis and at doses that far exceed Canadian guidelines

Toronto - A study performed at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has found that Canadian guidelines for opioid…

14 years ago

‘A stark warning:’ Smoking causes genetic damage within minutes after inhaling

WASHINGTON - In research described as "a stark warning" to those tempted to start smoking, scientists are reporting that cigarette…

14 years ago

“But smoking is bad for you, Mommy…” CAMH storybook tackles kids’ smoking fears

(Toronto) – Lots of little kids worry when their loved ones smoke. With the prevalence of anti-smoking messages, kids today…

14 years ago

University review confirms links between alcohol pricing and crime

Increasing the price of alcohol is associated with reductions in crime, according to a team of experts from the University…

14 years ago

Surgeons, CCTV & TV football gain from new video technology that banishes shadows and flare

Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed the world’s first complete High Dynamic Range (HDR) video system, from video…

14 years ago

Alcoholism can affect both timing and overall survival of marriage

New findings show that both the time it takes to get married, as well as the overall length of the…

14 years ago

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