Neighborhood education inequality and drinking behavior
Publication year: 2010Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 11 June 2010Félice, Lê , Jennifer, Ahern , Sandro, Galea Background: The neighborhood distribution of education (education inequality) may influence substance use among neighborhood residents. Methods: Using data from the New York Social Environment Study (conducted in 2005; n=4000), we examined the associations of neighborhood education [...]
Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial☆
Publication year: 2010Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 12 June 2010Benjamin A., Toll , Marney, White , Ran, Wu , Boris, Meandzija , Peter, Jatlow , … Background: Fear of weight gain is a significant obstacle to smoking cessation, preventing some smokers from attempting to quit. Several previous studies of naltrexone yielded [...]
1 in 5 College Students Admitted to Drunk Driving, Study Found
Title: 1 in 5 College Students Admitted to Drunk Driving, Study FoundCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/2/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/3/2010
CDC Warns of Ecstasy Overdose ‘Clusters’ at Rave Events
Title: CDC Warns of Ecstasy Overdose ‘Clusters’ at Rave EventsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/10/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/11/2010
Gambling Not Only Addiction Risk for Power Players
The ability of poker players to stay at the table for hours on end is aided in many cases by the use of drugs, according to researchers. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm’s medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.
College Athletes Take Risks With Alcohol And Energy Drinks
Among 401 NCAA athletes at a major Division-I university, more than one-third reported mixing alcohol and energy drinks in the previous year, according to a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 57th Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Conrad Woolsey, Ph.D…
Woman Who Put Methadone In Baby’s Pacifier To Stop Him Crying Jailed For Three Years
Susan Taylor, 29, from Edinburgh, Scotland has been jailed for three years for putting methadone – a heroin substitute – in a baby’s pacifier (dummy) to stop him crying. Ms. Taylor admitted to a charge of culpably and recklessly causing the baby to ingest methadone, to the danger of his life in November, 2008. Ms. [...]
Fewer Meth-Related Visits To Emergency Department Following 2006 ‘anti-Meth’ Legislation
The number of methamphetamine-related emergency room visits decreased significantly in the year following the implementation of Oregon’s law prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter decongestant containing pseudoephedrine, according to Oregon Health & Science Emergency Department physician-researchers…
Mental Health America To Honor Congresswomen Tammy Baldwin And Mary Bono Mack
Mental Health America this week will honor U.S. Reps. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) with Legislators of the Year Awards for their leadership on mental health and substance use issues in Congress. The awards will be presented on Thursday, June 10, during the Capitol Hill Day of Mental Health America’s 2010 Annual [...]
Alcohol Labels To Help Prevent Harm To Babies
New research released today shows one in three Australian women are drinking while pregnant or breastfeeding, prompting health experts to renew calls for health advisory labels on all alcohol products. These labels would better inform consumers and help prevent harms, such as fetal alcohol syndrome…