Substance Use & Addiction

28+ min ago   (695+ words) The third phone call that month. Same voice, same story, same request for money. Hira’s brother needed rent. Then a “work expense.” Then a loan he’d definitely repay. She sent it every time, because what kind of sister says no…...

42+ min ago   (228+ words) The 7th Istanbul Initiative Summit, hosted by Türkiye’s Green Crescent Society (Yeşilay), began on Thursday in Istanbul, bringing together experts and representatives from organizations working to combat addiction around the world. Yeşilay Chairperson Mehmet Dinç said addiction is a global problem…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (606+ words) Hydrocodone is an opioid medication that works on specific receptors in the central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain. Healthcare professionals may consider it when other pain-management approaches are not appropriate or have not provided sufficient relief. Hydrocodone…...

40+ min ago   (397+ words) Overdoses involving fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the leading cause of death among young Americans and a threat to U.S. public health, the economy, and national security. Combating the epidemic requires addressing China’s and Mexico’s roles in the global fentanyl…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1118+ words) Opioid use incidence and prevalence rates decreased with implementation of an opioid safety initiative, whereas nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug rates remained constant. Rates of adverse events were higher among opioid users. Objectives: To describe the prevalence and incidence of opioid and…...

16+ hour, 13+ min ago   (1255+ words) What are kratom and 7-OH, the opioid-like drugs that you can buy at the gas station? They have fun names like Feel Free, Smurphs, and Hazy Tabz. They come in colorful packages and in gummy form. They’re widely available at…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (497+ words) “We want our students to understand that caring for their community includes taking an active role in helping others,” said Deborah Savage, principal of St. Francis Academy. “Joining Congressman... Congressman Menendez, St. Francis Students Lead Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (668+ words) March 2, 2013 by Joseph Gelfer 17 Comments I found arguments about health, relationships and wasted money uncompelling as a path to giving up: not even having children and wanting to be better for them made a difference. Ultimately, for me, the path…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (103+ words) Simple ways to reduce phone checking ConclusionPhones are useful, but excessive use of anything can be harmful. We should be aware of how often we use them. Small changes can help us control this habit.We should use our phones…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (184+ words) Dublin, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Pipeline Analysis Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Substance Use Disorder Pipeline Analysis Report Coverage The Substance Use Disorder Pipeline Analysis Report provides comprehensive insights into therapeutics currently undergoing clinical…...