University of California et al surveyed 1,134 participants suspected of having or diagnosed with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome – those who exclusively vape reported developing symptoms of CHS sooner, and smoked more frequently, than those who exclusively smoke flower. About 96% of…
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Deadly new opioid: cychlorphine
Knox County officials said N-Propionitrile Chlorphine/ cychlorphine, was tied to 16 overdose deaths. Kentucky is also reporting the drug has been associated with an increase in fatal overdoses. A Nashville lab told News 2 that the drug is also in Middle Tennessee.
Rehab costs: global comparison
Residential rehabilitation costs to treat addiction vary significantly. US programs typically range from $20,000-$60,000+ for 28 days, reflecting high operational costs and insurance complexity. UK private treatment averages $5,000-$15,000, while Australia ranges $10,000-$30,000 for comparable residential care. Thailand comes in…
Big Alcohol in the global South
Because alcohol consumption has plateaued in many wealthy countries, the world’s biggest alcohol corporations are aggressively expanding into low- and middle-income countries, the Institute of Alcohol Studies explained in this 26:26-minute video. “It is one of the most aggressively marketed…
DB Recovery+ welcomes Chris Cordell
DB Recovery Resources/ DB Recovery+UKESAD is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Cordell as Business Development Manager. He continues the rich legacy of Philip Fisher. Chris brings over 25 years of specialist experience in addictions and mental-health recovery, spanning…
Parliamentary questions and answers
The most recent Parliamentary responses on drugs and alcohol included the relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders, Safeguarding Adult Reviews findings on addiction deaths being embedded in national guidance, NHS workforce training and commissioning standards, on financial contributions to…
Government: probation and addiction
Structured treatment via drug and alcohol treatment orders reduces reoffending is the key finding of Pathways between probation and addiction: a follow-up study from the Ministry of Justice and Department of Health & Social Care. Russell Webster summarises the probation and…
Drug deaths and shooting galleries
Glasgow recorded 243 drug deaths in the past 12 months, according to the Scottish government: the biggest spike in the country. One of these deaths occurred outside the Thistle, drug consumption room where it’s estimated that each hit costs the taxpayer £362,…
