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www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Medicine

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 day ago
Public health

Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates show

Deaths from drug overdoses decreased in the U.S. for the first time in five years, mainly due to fewer fatalities involving fentanyl and other opioids. [ more ]
Cointelegraph Magazine
5 months ago
Mental health

This is your brain on crypto: Substance abuse grows among crypto traders

Cryptocurrency trading is associated with substance abuse, with users often turning to stimulants like amphetamines and cocaine to keep up with the intense trading pace.
Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium, are also commonly used among crypto traders to help them come down from the high of trading. [ more ]
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