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The comorbidity between depression and alcohol consumption is a public health concern, affecting progression, treatment adherence, and outcomes. Alcohol use in Latin America exceeds the global average. This study examined the...
Executive summary: The Russian invasion and annexation of eastern Ukraine and Crimea in 2014, along with the ongoing war since February, 2022, have inflicted incalculable damage to Ukraine with many deaths and injuries, massive population...
Individuals with chronic pain are more likely to engage in hazardous alcohol use compared to the general population. Despite this increased risk, they are an underserved group regarding targeted interventions. There is a pressing need to...
A significant number of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not seek treatment, and the factors influencing treatment-seeking behavior are not well understood. While it is known that alcohol consumption levels can fluctuate with...
Previous studies have shown that when students perceive their parents set strict limits on underage drinking, they tend to consume less alcohol. However, the best ways to communicate these limits effectively remain unclear. To explore this...
A study was conducted to examine how patterns of alcohol and cannabis use are associated with bystander intervention in situations involving the risk of sexual and relationship violence among college students. Researchers aimed to explore...
Recent studies highlight the potential of psychedelic-based treatments for addiction. However, certain academic institutions, companies, and individuals are attempting to monopolize these compounds by exploiting the patent system.
This...
Psychedelics have been used across different cultures for thousands of years, with historical evidence of substances like ayahuasca in South America, mescaline from cacti in North and South America, and ibogaine in West Africa. Despite this...
Higher education institutions are a central context for the prevention of substance use in young people, as they provide a context of strong influence on the behavior of their students. There are evidence-based prevention strategies for the...
This article describes the quality of Spanish family support programs, focusing on their impact, community reach, expansion, and sustainability. EurofamNet selected 57 programs that had evidence-based results. Family support programmes...
Objective: Ayahuasca, a plant-based substance from the Amazon, is gaining attention for its potential in treating addiction. However, there is little research on the role of purging (mainly vomiting), which is a key part of the healing...
A study funded by the NIH found that adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) who take higher doses of buprenorphine, an opioid addiction treatment medication, have a lower risk of emergency department or inpatient visits related to behavioral...
