A new study reveals that 13% of veterinarians believed a client had intentionally injured a pet or made them ill in order to be prescribed a drug. A small research study in Colorado had disturbing results: the study found that 13% of veterinarians believe that people are using their pets to obtain opioids—by making them… Continue reading Vets Believe That Some Pet Owners Injure Their Animals To Get Opioids
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Opioid Use Quadrupled Among Pregnant Women
The prevalence of opioid use disorder present at a hospital delivery rose from 1.5 per 1,000 deliveries in 1999 to 6.5 per 1,000 in 2014. Opioid use among pregnant women quadrupled between 1999 and 2014, rising alongside the rate at which opioid use disorder has increased in the general population, according to a new report. … Continue reading Opioid Use Quadrupled Among Pregnant Women
How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
The voices of people with alcoholism were perceived as “less expressive,” “rougher,” and “more flat” in a new study. It’s no secret that alcoholism and other substance use disorders can take a huge toll on communication. People who are addicted have the reputation of being unreliable, forgetful or unorganized in their communication. However, a new… Continue reading How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Researchers used animals to model the effects of exercise on addictive behaviors for a new study. According to researchers, the possibility of a cocaine relapse can be reduced with exercise. The discovery comes thanks to research at the University of Buffalo led by Panyotis Thanos. “Cocaine addiction is often characterized by cycles of recovery and… Continue reading Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Long-Term Opioid Use Linked To Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Researchers examined whether opioids prescribed to manage pain from wisdom teeth extraction heightened the risk of long-term use. Nearly 85% of people will need to have their wisdom teeth extracted at some point during their lives, and a new study shows that this routine dental procedure can have severe consequences—with young people who use opioids… Continue reading Long-Term Opioid Use Linked To Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Researchers may have discovered a possible biomarker for major depressive disorder. A blood test is in the works that may be an important new step in fighting depression. In a new study, researchers in the U.S. and Sweden have been examining a chemical in the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine, or LAC for short, to determine if it… Continue reading Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Researchers examined the link between hay fever and depression in adolescents for a study. For many people, itchy eyes, sneezing and a scratchy throat are a right of passage every spring as the flowers bloom and the pollen begins to blow. However, although it might be common, one report found that hay fever is linked… Continue reading Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Drinking While Breastfeeding Study Gets Pushback From Critics
One critic says the study “is so deeply misleading and irresponsible that it falls only a wood shaving short of Pinocchio’s nose.” A study released this week suggests that drinking alcohol while breastfeeding can contribute to temporary cognitive delays in children, but critics say that the study is flawed and overreaching. The study, published in… Continue reading Drinking While Breastfeeding Study Gets Pushback From Critics
How Do Babies Born To Mothers With Addiction Fare Over Time?
A study explored the long-term development of babies that were born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Every 15 minutes, a baby is born dependent on opioids in the United States. The number of infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), which causes the babies to experience withdrawal-like symptoms, has risen sharply during the opioid crisis, but… Continue reading How Do Babies Born To Mothers With Addiction Fare Over Time?