From alcoholism to Parkinson’s, scientists are studying the mechanisms behind the broad clinical potential of weight-loss ...

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Harm reduction strategies are designed to minimize the adverse effects of substance use rather than requiring abstinence.

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SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2024 / A heart attack, stroke, lung disease, organ failure, even death. These are some of the effects of overdose - one of the world's worst public health ...

After a tough day, many people open a bottle of beer or wine to relax and de-stress. While it may make you feel better initially, drinking alcohol regularly can make stress and anxiety worse. Here, I ...

During these periods, participants were also asked to rate their level of craving for alcohol, cocaine, or food on a scale that ranged from no craving at all to very strong craving. Then ...

Previous research has shown that activity between brain regions can, among other insights, predict the intensity of a person’s “craving,” or their strong desire for something such as food or alcohol. ...

This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine in reducing drug craving compared to placebo across a range of substances, including nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, and ...

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And while crack cocaine, alcohol and methamphetamines are ... It’s an F.D.A.-approved anti-craving medication. I was prescribed it by a doctor in Minneapolis in January 2016.

They continue to use drugs compulsively despite the negative consequences. Men and women are equally likely to develop drug addictions. However, men are more likely than women to use illicit drugs, ...