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Biden quietly transforms Medicaid safety net

The Biden administration is quietly engineering a series of expansions to Medicaid that may bolster protections for millions of low-income Americans and bring more people into the program.

24 Jun 2021

Flavoring can change how the brain responds to nicotine e-cigarettes

Flavoring can change how the brain responds to e-cigarette aerosols that contain nicotine, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

23 Jun 2021

People with a history of childhood trauma get a more pleasurable 'high' from morphine

People who have experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable "high" from morphine, new research suggests.

22 Jun 2021

NIH study suggests link between cannabis use and suicidality in young adults

An analysis of survey data from more than 280,000 young adults ages 18-35 showed that cannabis (marijuana) use was associated with increased risks of thoughts of suicide (suicidal ideation), suicide plan, and suicide attempt.

22 Jun 2021

New AASM position statement emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety.

21 Jun 2021

UofSC researcher to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment

Christina Andrews, associate professor of health services policy and management at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health and an expert on addiction treatment will lead a study funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment.

18 Jun 2021

Toxicant profile of BAT's modern oral products is comparable to nicotine replacement therapies

New research published today indicates that BAT's modern oral (MO) products in the form of tobacco-free nicotine pouches have a toxicant profile that is comparable to nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and much lower than traditional oral snus, a category of products that, when used as the sole nicotine product is already established as a reduced risk product compared with cigarettes.

17 Jun 2021

UCLA clinical trial shows efficacy of varenicline on heavy-drinking smokers

A recent UCLA clinical trial has shown encouraging results in helping daily smokers who are also heavy drinkers quit smoking and cut down their alcohol intake.

15 Jun 2021

Study uncovers novel drug that effectively thwarts pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas, a long and flat gland located behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar regulation.

14 Jun 2021

Systemic biomarkers show beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on brain function in older adults

Increasing evidence shows that physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In aging humans, aerobic exercise training increases gray and white matter volume, enhances blood flow, and improves memory function.

10 Jun 2021

High sensation-seeking personality trait confers susceptibility to drug addiction

People who have a high sensation-seeking personality trait may be more likely to develop an addiction to cocaine, according to a Rutgers study.

9 Jun 2021

Clinical trial investigates effectiveness of delivering HIV, substance use care through mobile clinics

A clinical trial is underway in five U.S. cities to determine whether delivering integrated health services through mobile clinics can improve HIV and substance use outcomes among people with opioid use disorder who inject drugs.

9 Jun 2021

Women now drink as much as men — and are prone to sickness sooner

Victoria Cooper thought her drinking habits in college were just like everyone else's. Shots at parties. Beers while bowling. Sure, she got more refills than some and missed classes while nursing hangovers, but she couldn't have a problem, she thought.

9 Jun 2021

Addiction News and Research

Biden quietly transforms Medicaid safety net

Flavoring can change how the brain responds to nicotine e-cigarettes

People with a history of childhood trauma get a more pleasurable 'high' from morphine

NIH study suggests link between cannabis use and suicidality in young adults

New AASM position statement emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity

UofSC researcher to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment

Toxicant profile of BAT's modern oral products is comparable to nicotine replacement therapies

UCLA clinical trial shows efficacy of varenicline on heavy-drinking smokers

Study uncovers novel drug that effectively thwarts pancreatic tumors

Systemic biomarkers show beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on brain function in older adults

High sensation-seeking personality trait confers susceptibility to drug addiction

Clinical trial investigates effectiveness of delivering HIV, substance use care through mobile clinics

Women now drink as much as men — and are prone to sickness sooner

New poll suggests older adults must watch their alcohol intake during pandemic

Study highlights cigarette smoking and risk perceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic

High sugar intake from childhood could lead to long-term health problems

Researchers report how the tobacco and e-cigarette industry capitalized on COVID-19 to promote smoking

Research opens alternative therapeutic avenues for treatment of chronic pain

Most prescriptions for buprenorphine are written by a small number of health care providers

Cognitive reappraisal may reduce compulsive drug-seeking behavior in cocaine-addicted individuals

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