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The Thanksgiving table can make for the best of conversations — and the worst of conversations.   In general, good things happen when we gather together for meals. For instance, research shows that when children eat with their parents, they consume more vegetables, have higher self-esteem, lower risk for substance use and better reading scores,…

A fall check-up can help you prepare for – and potentially prevent – winter seasonal affective disorder Fall is the best time for those who suffer from winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to check in and prepare. Susceptible people — an estimated 5 percent of Americans — already are feeling the effects of winter SAD,…

Courtney took her first marijuana puffs at 17. Two decades later, she was raising a toddler son and hiding her dependence from most family members. She would light her pipe more than a dozen times a day, sneaking to the garage of her Missouri home while her son napped. She still loves the earthy smell.…

Imagine if during a deadly public health crisis, 80% of Americans weren’t able to get safe, effective medications proven to help people recover. A study published Monday in the JAMA found that’s exactly what’s happening with the opioid crisis. Nationwide, only one in five people with opioid use disorder receive the medications considered the gold…

Study says quarter of smokers had quit after three months and 13% cut consumption by more than half Smokers who get help picking the flavour of e-cigarette they will use and receive supportive text messages are much more likely to quit, research has found. The study, led by London South Bank University (LSBU), explored in…

The 17 signs you’re a functioning alcoholic revealed AS the evenings get lighter, and weather warmer, there is always a temptation to unwind with a tipple in the garden. Summer favourites, like holidays, festivals and BBQ parties all bring with them ample time to socialise with a drink in the suwn. With all this extra exposure to booze, it…

Adding simple workouts to treatment improved recovery from a variety of substance-use disorders, including to cocaine, opioids, cannabis and alcohol At a moment when substance-use disorders and overdoses are on the rise, new research offers hope for the addicted: People who exercised as part of their addiction treatment programs were substantially more likely to reduce…

Gambling addiction has been a serious issue for many individuals, leading to financial troubles, mental health problems, and strained relationships. However, in popular media, gambling addicts are often portrayed in a glamorous light, with films and TV shows depicting characters who are successful and charismatic despite their addiction. This glamorization of gambling addicts in the…

NATIONWIDE— Local law enforcement agencies and national safety leaders are urging people to not press their luck this St. Patrick’s Day. Their message is simple: Don’t drink and drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said everyone should “drink responsibly” while celebrating the holiday. The administration said while they understand many celebrate by indulging in…

A recent study suggested the use of a decades-old medicine taken before imbibing could reduce the amount of alcohol consumed. Ever wake up regretting the last round of drinks from the previous night? There’s a medicine that might help. A recent study adds to the evidence that people who binge-drink may benefit from taking a…