
The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points
The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points Acupuncture is a method of treating medical and psychological issues based on influencing the body by…
Read MoreScreening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments
Screening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments Drug-related emergency department (ED) visits have steadily increased, with substance users relying heavily on…
Read MoreThe Problem of Prescription Painkillers
The Problem of Prescription Painkillers Opioids have proven efficacy and relative safety for treating acute pain and pain during terminal illness,…
Read MoreTesting to Predict Binge Drinking in Teens
Testing to Predict Binge Drinking in Teens According to a recently published study, researchers have developed a test that may predict…
Read MoreChildren Using Marijuana Rising in UK
Children Using Marijuana Rising in UK The UK has one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world. The…
Read MoreTrauma and Poverty Effects on Children
Trauma and Poverty Effects on Children One of the causal factors for developing addiction can be childhood trauma, abuse, or untreated…
Read MoreThe Benefit of Harm Reduction for Heroin Addicts
The Benefit of Harm Reduction for Heroin Addicts People have often heard of abstinence based addiction treatment, but are less familiar…
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ADHD May Be Linked To Addiction
ADHD May Be Linked To Addiction The brain’s dopamine system, which anticipates reward, has been linked to addiction by researchers. Now…
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Addiction and Mental Disorders: Are They Related?
Addiction and Mental Disorders: Are They Related? Scientists have linked mental disorders to addiction, noting that addicts often have one or…
Read MoreBinge Drinking Health Dangers
Binge Drinking Health Dangers A new study has shown that binge alcohol drinking has adverse health effects for healthy people who…
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