Tag: Drug Abuse
Fewer Than Half of Drug Overdose Survivors Go to the Hospital
Findings show a potential missed opportunity for substance use treatment or harm reduction tools
AAP: TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ Fueling Rise in Diphenhydramine-Related Adverse Events
Monthly diphenhydramine-related adverse event reports ranged from 2.13 to 6.62 from May 2020 to December 2024
Artificial Sweetener Neotame Found in Most E-Cigarettes
Authors say toxicity, respiratory, and systemic health effects during heating in an e-cigarette are unknown
Pod-Style E-Cigarettes May Have Higher Abuse Liability Than Nicotine Gum
Findings seen in young adults who have never regularly smoked cigarettes
Medetomidine, a Pet Sedative, Spreads in U.S. Illegal Drug Supply
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A sedative used in animals is showing up more often in illegal drugs...
2019 to 2023 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Psilocybin Use in the United States
Increase seen in lifetime use among adults and adolescents; past-year use higher among young adults, older adults
Supreme Court Case Targets Free Preventive Care Provided by the Affordable Care Act
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Colonoscopy for younger adults. Chest CT scans for lung cancer. Statin medications to...
Prevalence of Prescription Stimulant Misuse High in U.S. Adults
Higher prevalence ratios for misuse, prescription stimulant use disorder seen for those using amphetamines versus methylphenidate
FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Severe adverse events, including death, can occur if used for recreational or nonfood purposes
FDA Says No to MDMA as Therapy for PTSD
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Advocates for the use of the psychedelic drug MDMA (midomafetamine) to treat mental...
