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Many Vets Suffer from Both PTSD and Substance Use DisorderAbout 1 out of every 3 veterans getting treated for substance use disorder is also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Marijuana’s Effect on and the Developing Brain and PregnancyThough marijuana laws are changing in states across the nation, the fact remains that using the drug still poses serious risks – especially for young people and pregnant women.
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Deaths linked to vaping often involved THC products, not nicotine, CDC says(CNN, October 28) The recent vaping-related deaths often involved the use of THC products, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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One Region Is Being Hit Hardest by U.S. Opioid Crisis(HealthDay News, October 25) While the opioid epidemic is affecting communities across the nation, one region – the northeast – is being hit especially hard.
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Frequent Male Pot Use Linked to Early Miscarriages(HealthDay News, October 14) According to new research out of Boston University, men who use marijuana once a week are more likely to see their partners experience pregnancy miscarriage than men who don’t.
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Interest in CBD Products Keeps Soaring, but Health Experts Wary(HealthDay News, October 23) Interest in cannabidiol (CBD), one of the chemical compounds in marijuana, has skyrocketed in recent years.
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Almost half of Americans have dealt with substance abuse in family: Gallup(The Hill, October 14) According to a new poll, 46% of Americans say they’ve seen substance abuse in their family.
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Study: Opioid Crisis Cost US Economy $631 Billion Over Four Years(Associated Press, October 15) Between 2015 and 2018, opioid addiction cost the economy $631 billion, according to a new study by the Society of Actuaries
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Is my kid vaping? If so, what? And how do I help them quit? Here are tips for worried parents(USA Today, October 1) In recent years, vaping – the use of e-cigarettes to use tobacco or THC oil – has jumped in popularity among young people.
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Prescription drug misuse during adolescence increases risk for substance abuse later(Healio Psychiatry, September 26) A newly released study makes the link between adolescence prescription drug misuse to substance use down the line.
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