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Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases
PHILADELPHIA — When Justin Carlyle, 23, began experimenting with drugs a decade ago, he found himself part of…
Read Article →Women are now drinking alcohol just as much as men—with even more detrimental health effects
During his final weeks in office back in January, former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, called for alcohol…
Read Article →Beyond March Madness, colleges face sports betting issue
A crime ring travels around the nation, inviting athletes to parties where there’s gambling. The plan is to…
Read Article →Compulsive shopping is surging: What makes people buy loads of stuff?
From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by…
Read Article →With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too
“I literally couldn’t stop.” That’s how Jordan Holt describes the moment that he hit rock bottom with his…
Read Article →As recovering addicts age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues
The graying of America is being reflected in the nation’s drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions…
Read Article →You don’t have to drink to feel festive. Here are 4 tips for cheery and sober holiday celebrations
The holiday season comes with many booze-filled gatherings — a challenge for those who are aiming to cut…
Read Article →Smoking pot can increase cancer risk, speed up aging — and harm your future children
You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance…
Read Article →Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds | CNN
Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds CNN. After…
Read Article →9/11 responders are getting dementia. They want the government to help.
9/11 responders are getting dementia. They want the government to help. Research shows cognitive impairment is afflicting World…
Read Article →Queens community receives Narcan kits to combat opioid overdoses
SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) — Drug overdose continues to be a public health emergency in New York…
Read Article →Drinking outside this weekend? Here’s how much alcohol is too much
Summer is in full swing and beverage companies are in high gear advertising beach-ready canned cocktails, spiked lemonades…
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