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Scientists discover vaping deposits toxic metals like lead and nickel into young lungs even with short-term use, raising urgent health concerns.
A peer-reviewed study warns that standard naloxone doses may fail to reverse overdoses from powerful synthetic opioids now flooding the drug supply, and people...
A major review confirms alcohol causes 60+ diseases, but some damage may reverse if you quit. Here's what the science shows about recovery timelines.
Addiction recovery involves dozens of specialized terms that can confuse patients and families.
Addiction rehab programs typically last 30, 60, or 90 days, but the right length depends on your addiction severity, mental health, and life circumstances.
Federal budget cuts are slashing addiction treatment funding by hundreds of millions, creating month-long waitlists and closing treatment centers nationwide.
Medical detox before rehab isn't always required, but for alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines, it can be life-saving. Here's how to know if you need it first.
Synthetic drug vapes disguised as THC are flooding UK schools through TikTok, with 70% of online THC vapes actually containing dangerous spice.
Fatal overdoses fell to historic lows, dropping from 113,000 to 71,542 deaths. Yet experts warn a shifting street drug supply with untested synthetic compounds...
Scientists discovered how stress activates brain pathways that push people toward addictive behaviors like drinking, and how alcohol disrupts the brain's...
South Africa's conflicting drug policies treat addiction as both a disease and a crime, undermining recovery efforts.
A veterinary sedative called medetomidine is contaminating fentanyl supplies across the US, causing severe withdrawal symptoms that land users in ICUs.
Genetics influence addiction vulnerability significantly, but environment and life experience matter just as much.
PCP can remain detectable in the body for days to weeks, complicating treatment planning.
University of Kansas voted to require all staff and faculty to complete naloxone training, reflecting growing concern over fentanyl-laced drugs on campuses.
People with ADHD are 4 times more likely to develop substance use disorders. Experts explain why dual diagnosis treatment addressing both conditions...
Fort Kent, Maine is launching the first recovery high school with boarding in 30 years, combining abstinence-focused education with mental health support to...
Researchers identified DFNZ, a novel opioid that effectively treats pain in animal studies without causing respiratory depression, tolerance, or strong...
Scromiting, violent screaming vomiting linked to heavy marijuana use, is appearing in emergency rooms with increasing frequency.
A structured 10-minute alcohol assessment catches risky drinking before it becomes addiction.
Interior Health's integrated approach to substance use treatment combines same-day screening, medically supervised withdrawal, and community-based recovery...
Tampa Bay Recovery Center's new model prioritizes personalized care plans that match individual clinical needs, offering flexible treatment levels from...
Marijuana withdrawal is real and peaks within days of quitting, with intense physical and psychological symptoms lasting up to two weeks.
New research reveals how alcohol weakens the brain's stress response system, making relapse 40-60% likely within a year.
A severe shortage of chlordiazepoxide, the primary medication for safe alcohol withdrawal in the UK, has left treatment providers scrambling.
Generational identity influences addiction vulnerability and recovery needs. Baby Boomers face late-life opioid misuse, Gen X struggles with isolation,...
Naltrexone, a cheap medication that blocks alcohol cravings, shows an 80% success rate for reducing drinking.
Research shows intensive outpatient programs deliver recovery outcomes equal to residential rehab while letting patients keep jobs and homes.
Thirty days sober feels like a milestone, but it's actually one of recovery's highest-risk windows.
After years of climbing overdose deaths, Long Island is seeing dramatic drops in opioid use and fatalities.
Scottish medical schools are transforming addiction education through "Conversation Cafés" where students learn directly from people in recovery.
Low-dose ketamine injections can ease fentanyl withdrawal symptoms in hours instead of days, helping patients transition to buprenorphine treatment more safely...
Virtual intensive outpatient programs deliver structured addiction treatment from home, removing barriers for rural patients.
Integrated dual diagnosis rehab treats mood disorders and substance abuse simultaneously, reducing intoxication rates by 88% compared to treating conditions...
New research shows one-third of patients with severe liver cirrhosis can achieve significant recovery through early abstinence.
A 63-year-old woman quit smoking after four decades using medication and professional support, defying the odds that typically see fewer than one in three quit...
A synthetic opioid called cychlorphine, up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has killed 16 people across Tennessee and resists standard overdose reversal...
About half of people with mental health disorders also struggle with substance abuse.
Methamphetamine overdose deaths surpassed opioids as Iowa's leading drug killer in 2024, but the state's public health system lacks the tools to fight back.
Contingency management, a reward-based treatment backed by decades of research, cuts overdose deaths by 40% for stimulant addiction.
Criminal organizations in Mexico are secretly mixing fentanyl into heroin supplies without users' knowledge, creating unpredictable drug markets that...
Medication-assisted treatment combines FDA-approved drugs with therapy to cut overdose death risk in half.
New research reveals 85.3% of people with mental illness experience adverse effects from vaping within 6 hours, with dual nicotine-cannabis users at highest...
Young adults who drink to cope with stress face permanent brain changes that trigger cognitive decline in middle age, even after years of sobriety.
Sussex County families now have access to free peer-led recovery support through a new nonprofit expansion. No income requirements or insurance needed.
Chronic alcohol use actively depletes essential vitamins and minerals, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that makes recovery harder.
Nearly 14% of high school students vape, often unaware nicotine damages developing brains.
A major UK study reveals 68% of 23-year-olds binge drink, drug use has tripled since age 17, yet daily smoking dropped to 9%.
A powerful opioid-like compound called 7-OH is appearing in convenience stores across Georgia, sometimes disguised as candy.
New research reveals meth triggers brain inflammation through the same pathways that create addiction.
