#substance-use-disorders

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Cannabis
fromNature
2 days ago

Don't feel the pain - these brain cells help with managing opioid withdrawal

Neurons linked to substance-use disorders can modulate pain perception during opioid withdrawal.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Are Substance Use Disorders More than Addiction?

Neurodiversity includes diverse neurological experiences, and substance use is a complex coping mechanism that doesn't universally categorize individuals as neurodivergent.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Letters: To honor mothers, do more to stem overdose deaths

The societal approach to substance use needs to shift from punishment to compassion to effectively reduce overdose deaths.
There is a pressing need for regulation of harmful chemicals in food packaging to protect public health.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to help people with addictions on the streets? These Oregon programs have solutions

Oregon's drug crisis highlights the interplay between systemic health service failures, housing shortages, and evolving drug laws, reflecting ongoing challenges in addiction treatment.
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