Playing video games is not a problem for most teens, but those who develop symptoms of Gaming Disorder are more anxious, aggressive, depressed and shy, according to a new study, published online in Developmental Psychology.
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Cannabis smoking may increase risk for fungal infection
(HealthDay)—The likelihood of having a fungal infection was increased in association with cannabis use in 2016, according to a study published online May 13 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study finds newborn opioid withdrawal rates show evidence of stabilizing
Rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) have plateaued after 20 years of increasing frequency across the country, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. NAS is a withdrawal syndrome experienced by some opioid-exposed newborns after birth.
Minimum legal age for cannabis use should be 19, study suggests
The optimal minimum legal age for non-medical cannabis use is 19 years of age, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk
Higher alcohol consumption was shown to be associated with an increased risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery disease, according to new research published today in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart Association journal.
Laws that punish pregnant drug abusers aren’t working, new study finds
A new study co-authored by a University of Central Florida researcher shows that laws that punish substance use during pregnancy actually do more harm than good.
Continuity of buprenorphine treatment linked to significantly lower prescription opioid use and over
A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that long-term buprenorphine treatment is associated with improvements in health care outcomes. Compared to individuals who discontinued buprenorphine, those with continuous treatment had significantly lower rates of prescription opioid use and opioid-related events, including medically treated overdoses in the follow-up period. The results areContinue reading “Continuity of buprenorphine treatment linked to significantly lower prescription opioid use and over”
Greater availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce alcohol consumption
People are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if there are more of them available than alcoholic drinks, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.
Vape Starter Kit Helps Narrow Down Vape Beginners Search
In the vaping community, vape beginners always have a hard time choosing what they want because of so many brands, juices and even kinds of vaping devices. But there are Vape Starter Kits that can really help compress the choices they have been discerning about. But, vape starter kits also have a lot of models,Continue reading “Vape Starter Kit Helps Narrow Down Vape Beginners Search”
E-Cigarettes, One Half of What Vaping Is All About
There are so many different types of vapes that can be found in the market. It can be very hard to choose from all of those. Before you start vaping you will need two things, the vape or the vaping device, and then the vape juice or e-juice or e-liquid. Below is a list ofContinue reading “E-Cigarettes, One Half of What Vaping Is All About”
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