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substance use
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Statscience41 days ago
Alcohol Causes Nearly 500 U.S. Deaths Daily With Limited Policy Response
Alcohol is linked to nearly 500 deaths per day in the United States, exceeding the annual toll of all infectious diseases combined. A STAT investigation found alcohol-related deaths and injuries have risen since 2020, with emergency department visits nearly doubling between 2003…
montrealgazette.comfinance45 days ago
Cannabis Use Disorder Affects an Estimated 30 Percent of Users, CDC Says
Personal accounts and medical experts describe how high-THC cannabis products have contributed to cannabis use disorder for a growing number of users. Daily cannabis consumption now exceeds daily alcohol use in the United States for the first time. Withdrawal symptoms and long-te…
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nypost.comworld47 days ago
Kylie Jenner Describes Emotional Magic Mushrooms Experience
Kylie Jenner recounted becoming emotional and crying during a magic mushrooms trip at a private event. The experience led her to decline an offer to take the substance at Coachella last month. She also addressed prior marijuana use and clarified she had not smoked before appearin…
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Study Finds 35% of Gen Z Use Substances Before Work to Manage Stress
A survey by Drug Rehab USA of 1,000 US adults across generations revealed that 35% of Gen Z respondents use substances before work to cope with stress. The study also reported substance use during and after workdays among this group. These findings highlight patterns in substance…
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Study Finds GLP-1 Medications Linked to Reduced Mental Health Risks
A study involving nearly 100,000 participants examined GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide, used in Ozempic. Researchers reported associations with lower risks of depression, anxiety, substance-use disorders, and related hospitalizations. The findings suggest potential mental h…
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Brazilian Study Links Parental Alcohol Use to Increased Teen Substance Consumption Risk
A study from the Federal University of São Paulo examined data from over 4,200 Brazilian adolescents and guardians. It found that parental alcohol consumption is associated with a 24% probability of teens drinking. The research highlights parenting styles that may reduce these ri…