Addiction

Methamphetamine Increases Risk of Stroke, Study Finds

Scientific article
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The use of methamphetamine, or what is commonly known as ‘speed’, ‘ice’, or ‘meth’, correlates with an increased risk of stroke among young people, according to new research published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. A...

Terminology and Stigma: How Should We Talk about Substance Use?

Scientific article
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In the field of substance use prevention and treatment choosing the correct terminology can be tricky, especially if we want to avoid contributing to stigmatised perceptions of people battling with substance use disorders. ‘Abuse’, ‘abuser’...

19th International Congress on Addictions: "Dual Disorders and Comorbidity Associated with Substance Use"

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Cancun
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Mexico

In recent years, it has become evident that in order to better understand the phenomenon of psychoactive substance use and its implications for physical and mental health, a multidimensional approach is necessary, since there are many and varied aspects involved in the consumption of psychoactive substances and the development of addictions.

The Importance of Nutrition for Recovery from Addiction

Scientific article
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How important is nutrition for recovery from Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)? According to new research published in the academic journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence the answer is: very. The paper, which looked at the relationship between...

Dual Disorders: A New Way to Think about Addiction?

Scientific article
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Despite a growing evidence base and numerous policy changes, the association between addiction and other mental health problems is often ignored. It remains that many patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUDs) also have Other Psychiatric...

Energy Drinks, Drug Use and the Developing Brain

Scientific article
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New research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has found that university students who regularly consume energy drinks are more likely to develop alcohol use disorders later in life. The same students are also at greater...