SubstanceAbuse
Weight loss drugs may curb alcohol use
Weight loss drugs may curb alcohol use Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce alcohol use by slowing down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, which can lead to a slower increase in blood-alcohol content. A study found that participants taking these medications reported feeling less intoxicated after consuming an alcoholic […]
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Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment
Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment Speedballing, the combination of stimulants and opioids, kills nearly 35,000 people in the US every year, making it a leading cause of overdose deaths across the country. The practice of speedballing has evolved from a niche subculture […]
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Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research
Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, affecting nearly 19 million children (1 in 4) and an estimated increase of over 10 million since 2009-2014. The most common substance misused by parents is alcohol, […]
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