Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth of the crisis on American health: a...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Shifting perceptions of body weight found in adolescents could undermine obesity policy
The number of teenagers who underestimate their body weight has increased significantly, potentially undermining public health campaigns targeting obesity, a team of international researchers have said. In a  new study,  which analysed weight perceptions of more than 745,000 adolescents across 41 different countries, including the UK and the USA, teenagers were more likely to underestimate... Read moreThe post Shifting perceptions of body weight found in adolescents could undermine obesity policy appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - July 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Addiction and mental health Obesity and nutrition body image Source Type: news

Iatrogenic effects of Reboot/NoFap on public health: a preregistered survey study - Prause N, Binnie J.
"Reboot," especially NoFap, promotes abstinence from masturbation and/or pornography to treat "pornography addiction," an unrecognized diagnosis. While the intention of Reboot/NoFap is to decrease distress, qualitative studies have consistently suggested t...
Source: SafetyLit - July 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Liberia: Lofa County Senator Joseph Jallah Explores Education and Anti-Drug Initiatives During U.S. Visit
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Lofa County's newly elected Senator, Cllr. Joseph Jallah, was recently invited by the office of the Trade Commission of the state of North Dakota to discuss Teacher Education, Nursing, and Cultural exchange programs. While in the US, Senator Jallah outlined his visit to four other states, including Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania, from June 16 to July 6, 2023. He also mentioned borrowing methods from shared experiences when meeting organizations that have rehabilitated drug addiction survivor
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Education Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Liberia West Africa Source Type: news

Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts Common Among Patients Starting Buprenorphine
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 -- There is a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) initiating buprenorphine, according to a study published online June 1 in Addiction Science& Clinical...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Over-the-counter cough syrups containing codeine could become prescription-only under major shake-up
Britons could need a prescription to get cough syrups containing codeine with regulators and pharmacists concerned about rising reports of addiction and fatalities.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

UK cough syrup could be prescription-only over addiction fears
The UK medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

UK cough syrup could be pharmacy-only over addiction fears
The UK medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Addiction treatment startup Affect Therapeutics raises $16M to fuel U.S. expansion
Affect Therapeutics, a substance addiction therapy startup, has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations to new markets and further develop its mobile app. The McLean, Virginia company delivers therapy and treatments for specific substance use disorders, including alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants, through its app. Counseling services — from individual therapy to group meeting to doctor visits — are done through video on the app…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 17, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Donte Kirby Source Type: news

Dele Alli sleeping pills addiction - doctor warns you can become hooked in just SEVEN days
For a healthy adult undergoing a period of insomnia, short term use of sleeping pills could help improve sleep. But a doctor has a long list of health risks associated with long-term use.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Network analysis of suicidality and internet addiction symptoms among Chinese primary and secondary school students - Yang Y, Zhang EL, Liu Y, Ge X, Su Z, Cheung T, Ng CH, Xiang M, Xiang YT.
This study aimed to assess the inter-relationships between Internet addiction symptoms an...
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Meet the world ’s most flirtatious sovereign-wealth fund
Y was in Riyadh in 2016 when Muhammad bin Salman, wearing robes and sandals, announced his Vision 2030, aimed at ending what the crown prince described as the kingdom’s addiction to oil. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler talked of selling shares in Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company, to…#riyadh #muhammadbinsalman #vision2030 #saudiarabiasde #saudiaramco #saudiarabia #saudi #publicinvestmentfund #astonmartin #robertmogielnicki
Source: Reuters: Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Indiana police ask state to revoke license of treatment center where 3 patients died within a week
Northern Indiana police want state officials to revoke the license of an addiction treatment center where three patients recently died within a week, saying the center is endangering its residents and placing an undue strain on law enforcement
Source: ABC News: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

McLean addiction treatment startup Affect Therapeutics raises $16M to fuel U.S. expansion
Through its mobile app, the company aims to treat patients in all 50 states and D.C.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 14, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Donte Kirby Source Type: news

Clark County allocates $3.6M for new mental health and addiction recovery facility
Mercy Health is selling off a property for a group to create a new mental health and addiction recovery facility.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - July 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lydia Bice Source Type: news

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