Addiction
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healthLargest Opioid Review Finds Popular Painkillers Offer Little Relief and High Risk
A University of Sydney review of studies covering over 50 pain conditions reveals opioids often perform no better than a placebo while carrying severe addiction risks.
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healthWHO Warns Nicotine Pouches Target Youth as Global Sales Surge
The UN health agency sounds the alarm on nicotine pouches, citing deceptive marketing and rapid sales growth amid weak global regulations.
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healthTexas Invests $100 Million in Ibogaine Research for Addiction and PTSD
Texas commits $100 million to ibogaine research, exploring its potential to treat addiction, PTSD, and other medical conditions, signaling a major shift in therapeutic development.
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healthE-Cigarettes Outperform Gums, Patches in Quitting Smoking
Study confirms e-cigarettes boost quit rates, but concerns linger over long-term safety and youth usage.
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healthPsychiatrists Debate Expanding Definition of Addiction to Include Shopping and Gaming
Experts debate whether compulsive shopping and gaming should be classified as behavioral addictions in the next DSM edition.
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healthGLP-1 Drugs Show Promise as Addiction 'Habit-Breakers'
New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may significantly reduce addiction risks and substance-related deaths across various substances.
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healthTikTok Use Classified as Addiction by Scientists
New research suggests problematic TikTok usage exhibits characteristics of addiction, impacting mental health and daily life.
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healthGrief Support Emerges for Families Affected by Overdose Deaths
A mother finds solace and community in a support group after the tragic loss of her son to an overdose.