University of Cincinnati et al found that the legalization of online sports betting increased binge drinking frequency-at the intensive margin among young men by about 10% but found no discernible impact on smoking. The analysis captured only the initial years…
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Reducing prenatal cannabis use
Stash reviewed Brown University et al’s Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial – cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance during pregnancy. They recommended the usefulness of…
Cost effectiveness of Start for OUD
Is a hospital-based addiction consultation service cost-effective for increasing the initiation of US FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder in the hospital and linking patients to follow-up care after discharge? Yes, concluded Rand et al after an incremental cost-effectiveness analysis…
Opioid overdose survivors face higher risk of death
After an emergency department visit for an opioid overdose, 9% of patients died and 21% had a repeat opioid overdose the next year, according to Canada’s ICES and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The risks were particularly high within 7 and…
Higher steroid use: poorer mental health
Mental health correlates of risky anabolic-androgenic steroid use in Australian alcohol and other drug treatment services has been published by University of Queensland et al. Steroid users in the moderate- and high-risk groups reported significantly higher depression and anxiety symptoms, as…
Saudi film on heroes combating drugs
Acclaimed Australian film-maker Phillip Noyce is being paid by Saudi Arabia to make a feature film portraying the state’s narcotics officers as heroes. The Watchful Eyes, based on a real Saudi ministry of interior narcotics case, is billed as a…
Drinking in parliament: staffers echo concerns
Current and former Westminster politicians and staffers have echoed concerns raised by Hannah Spencer MP about the inappropriate use of alcohol on the parliamentary estate. Her comments provoked a backlash from colleagues but, speaking to Hyphen, others with experience of…
Alcohol-led corporate do’s are dying
The best client relationships now are built through shared experience, not shared indulgence. Padel, hiking, breathwork, cooking, recovery sessions, charity days: the activity matters less than everyone leaving better than they arrived. “And it’s not just preference, it’s risk. Alcohol-fuelled…
Wanted: addictions therapist
Based at its new luxury treatment facility in historic Rainford Hall in St Helens, Steps Together seeks an addictions therapist at £15.67/hour. The successful candidate will deliver a range of structured group and one-one therapy sessions designed to secure lasting…
