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How Big Pharma is hindering treatment of the opioid addiction epidemic
The number of people dying from opioid overdose continues to rise, in part because of cheap street drugs. Yet the price of a drug used to treat addiction is out of reach for many.
Better medical education: One solution to the opioid crisis
Most physicians are unaware of effective approaches to treat opioid addiction. Addiction medicine fellowships offer a new and effective way to save lives.
Drug related deaths are at their highest level in 25 years – here’s why
Synthetic opiates are a growing problem.
Opioid misuse is increasing in middle-aged Britons – here’s how it could cause an addiction crisis
More and more baby boomers are getting hooked on oxycodone, vicodin and tramadol.
Revealed: the latest drug use figures and what they tell us about changing habits
Anabolic steroids and nitrous oxide are on the up and up.
Why comparing technology to drugs isn’t simply a question of addiction
Some technologies can be used to manipulate mood. Drug research offers insights into their possible impact.
Social media is nothing like drugs, despite all the horror stories
Social media is not a drug. Yes it can have negative effects, but it has positive effects too.
The opioid epidemic in 6 essential reads
Drug deaths are rising faster than ever. How did we get here and what to do about it?
Delivery drones: swooping down to prey on our self-control
Amazon.com and others are eager to fill the skies with drones delivering packages at all hours. Convenient, yes, but it could transform – and not in a good way – our ability to make informed choices.
Junk food packaging hijacks the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction
No wonder we're addicted to junk food. Neuroscience shows food packaging affects our enjoyment of these foods, and plays on the same brain processes as hard drug addiction.
Why it’s important to just say no to bad drug policy
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently echoed the 1980s philosophy to 'just say no' to drugs. It's important to remember, however, that the policy was ineffective.
What’s behind phantom cellphone buzzes?
Have you ever checked your phone thinking you had felt it vibrate or heard it ring, only to see that no one tried to reach you? One researcher decided to study this phenomenon.
One in 100 people is a problem gambler, but the health service does little to help
Doctors aren't trained to deal with problem gamblers despite the heavy toll on health this addiction takes.
Fact or fiction – is sugar addictive?
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on sugar, you may have realised how incredibly difficult it is. This leads to the question: can you be addicted to sugar?
Why are more and more people seeking treatment for cannabis misuse? Here are the facts
Drug use is down – but that's a long way from the whole story.
CEOs sleeping on streets for charity is a good idea – if you spend proceeds wisely
A fundraising initiative in Scotland has made headlines, but good intentions are not enough when it comes to helping vulnerable people.
How to know when holiday drinking is hurting your brain
Alcohol contributes to close to 90,000 deaths a year. Because repeated binge drinking damages the brain, it's hard to know when we've developed a problem. Here are some things to consider.
Health Check: what makes it so hard to quit drugs?
Regardless of how they are consumed, alcohol and other drugs eventually make their way into the brain via the bloodstream. Once there, they affect how messages are sent through the brain.
Why WHO needs a radical rethink of its draconian approach to cannabis
The current scheduling of cannabis is not only out of step with the available evidence but is restricting its potential use as a medicine.
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