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New Study Shows Even Light Alcohol Use Increases Dementia Risk
A new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine shows that any level of alcohol consumption can increase the risk of dementia. Researchers also found that tripling weekly alcohol consumption—whether from one to three drinks per week or three to nine—was associated with a 15% increased risk of developing dementia. In the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 550,000 adults between the ages of 56-72 years at baseline and genetic information from an additional 2
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Treatment Program for Veterans Shows 41% Reduction in Fatalities with Contingency Management Utilization
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry  finds that contingency management (CM)—a behavioral treatment that rewards individuals for meeting treatment milestones—can significantly reduce the risk of death among people with stimulant use disorder. Researchers analyzed records from nearly 3,000 veterans diagnosed with stimulant use disorder who received care through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the largest integrated healthcare system in the Unit
Oct 14


JCOIN Study Finds that Providing MAT in Jails Improves Treatment Engagement, Reduces Overdose and Recidivism
In a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine , researchers with JCOIN’s Massachusetts Clinical Research Center found...
Sep 17


New Study Utilizing AI Highlights Stigma Around Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
A new study  published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine  demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can be an effective tool in...
Sep 17


Study Shows Community Coalition-Prioritized Strategies Increased Naloxone Education and Distribution in Jails
Recent findings published in Health & Justice  show that the NIH HEALing Communities Study (HCS) was associated with a significant...
Aug 21


New Study Explores How Childhood Adversity and Genetics Influence Withdrawal Symptoms in Substance Use Disorders
A new study  published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence  examined the relationship between childhood adversity, genetic risk, and the...
Aug 6


Cannabis use associated with increased suicide risk, even controlling for depression
Cannabis use has become increasingly normalized and legalized across the globe, but its impact on mental health is still being...
Jul 7


New Study Finds That Aerobic Exercise Reduces Craving and Improves Decision-Making in Men with Methamphetamine Use Disorder
A new study shows that even a single session of aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, and swimming, can yield benefits for men...
Jun 26


Hospitalization: An Underutilized Touchpoint for Treating Substance Use Disorder
A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine found that nearly one in 10 U.S. adults with a substance...
May 19


Parental Substance Use Disorders Impact Nearly 17 Million Children, According to Study
A study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine  estimates that nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States...
May 7


AI Screening Tool Effective in Identifying Opioid Use Disorder and Referring Patients to Treatment
A recent study published in  Nature Medicine  demonstrated that an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven screening tool was just as...
Apr 14


New Framework Aims to Understand and Improve Social Supports for Individuals with SUD and Justice Involvement
A r eview article in SSM - Mental Health  introduces a new classification system for social support programs for individuals with...
Apr 10


Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack in Adults Under 50, Study Finds
Adults under 50 who use marijuana may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack, according to a new study published in the Journal...
Apr 3


Mindfulness-Based Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving by 67 Percent, Study Finds
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open  found that incorporating online group mindfulness sessions into buprenorphine...
Mar 5


GLP-1 Agonists Like Semaglutide Show Promise in Reducing Alcohol Use Disorder, Study Finds
Recent research suggests that semaglutide, a medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes and weight management, may also help reduce...
Feb 20


New Report Shows an Increase in Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits
Alcohol, cannabis, and opioids the most prevalent substances reported in drug-related ED visits A new report from the Substance Abuse and...
Jan 23


New Treatment Report Shows Most Admissions in US for Alcohol, Followed by Heroin and Meth
A new report  from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) provides...
Jan 22


New Federal Report Finds Even Moderate Drinking Carries Health Risks, Including Injuries, Liver Disease and Cancer
Findings from a new report from the Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD)Â indicate that...
Jan 17


New CDC reports an estimated 70% of overdose deaths involved fentanyl, re-emergence of carfentanil a concern
A new report  released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that overdose deaths in the United States still...
Dec 16, 2024


Study Identifies 59 Recommendations for Mental Health Care for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations
Each year, millions of Americans come in contact with the justice system–ranging from 911 calls, police encounters, and court proceedings...
Nov 20, 2024
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