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fromBustle
3 months ago

Jax Taylor Spoke About His Substance Issues For The 1st Time

Jax Taylor openly discusses his struggles with substance use disorder, aiming to share his journey with greater depth in his story.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

What Harm Reduction Really Looks Like

The surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 months ago

Jax Taylor Spoke About His Substance Issues For The 1st Time

Jax Taylor openly discusses his struggles with substance use disorder, aiming to share his journey with greater depth in his story.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

What Harm Reduction Really Looks Like

The surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.
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fromMission Local
1 month ago

Why do some S.F. drug users reject treatment when it's available?

Saying no, Angel's attorney said after his hearing, was in part an act of "petty empowerment." In custody for over four months, the teenager was told what to eat, when to wake up, and where to go. "He wanted something to control."
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fromFuturism
8 months ago

Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study Finds

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.
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fromFuturism
8 months ago

Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study Finds

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.
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fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction Challenges

A significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
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