Telehealth sees rising off-label use of GLP-1s for substance abuse
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
New study explores psychedelic therapy for co-occurring cocaine addiction and depression
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant to study whether psilocybin-assisted…
Sudy: States Spend $75 Per Problem Gambler
New research reveals that state funding for problem gambling drastically lags behind allocations for substance use disorders. A…
Sun International vows to keep gambling ads away from children
Story audio is generated using AI Sun International has vowed to keep its gambling adverts away from children…
Local gambling center expanding staff, allowing for in-person services for the first time | Local News
Gambling addiction continues to plague the Silver State, and a local gambling center is stepping up its programs…
Billions in potential savings from targeted supplementation
The report, commissioned by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) and conducted by Frost & Sullivan, covered the 27 EU…
Smart vapes with financial rewards may raise addiction risks
Vaping products are becoming smarter – and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now reward users with cryptocurrency…
Doctor details new troubling kratom trend
Doctors report now seeing pregnant patients using kratom, and newborns in withdrawal from the drug. Albany, N.Y. (WNYT)…
We can’t quit smartphones, but we can manage digital junk food better
Amy, a 27-year-old software developer, has struggled with disordered eating since she was a teenager. “But after learning…
Who needs opioids? — Harvard Gazette
For a patient having their wisdom teeth removed, the days after surgery can bring an important question: How…
Democrats Claim FanDuel VIP Program Is ‘Promoting Addiction’
Three Democratic members of Congress have renewed their inquiry into how FanDuel runs its invite-only VIP program after…
Porn addiction, sharing water, secret son: Catch up on the day’s stories | Regional/National Headlines
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