Rough sleepers will be helped into safe and warm accommodation and treatment services for drug and alcohol dependency this winter, […]
Self-Described Assassin, Now Doctor, Indicted in Opioid Case
A Louisiana physician, who refers to himself as a “former assassin,” was indicted by a federal grand jury for his […]
Kit Harington Opened Up About 'Traumatic' Experiences With Addiction
In 2019, shortly after the epic fantasy phenomena tv show Game of Thrones ended, Kit Harington, best known for his role […]
Tackling intrastate policy surveillance challenges in Indiana
The design, interpretation, and enforcement of county and municipal laws significantly affect local public health. But accessing those laws can […]
Prescription Pad a ‘Lethal Weapon’ for MD Indicted for Murder
A New York physician has been indicted on five counts of murder, with prosecutors alleging he demonstrated a depraved indifference […]
Researchers identify a connection between early life adversity and opioid addiction
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction. A new UCI-led study reveals […]
Researcher discovers gene mutation that contributes to addiction
In the field of addiction research, one question looms large: Why do some people face a higher risk than others […]
Drug interaction research: Evolution clues
A biologist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has shown that a key biological component in a worm’s communication system can […]
More ED visits because of alcohol, 175% increase in 25- to 29-year-olds seeking care
New research shows dramatically rising visits to emergency departments (ED) related to alcohol, especially for women, with a 175% increase […]
Early life exposure to nicotine alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction later
Neonatal exposure to nicotine alters the reward circuity in the brains of newborn mice, increasing their preference for the drug […]