http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/alcohol-drug-abuse-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:34:30 GMT noMedindia largest health website in india. http://www.medindia.net/news/stress-fuels-addictive-habits-and-alcohol-relapse-risk-222933-1.htm Have you ever wondered why stressful moments make it so hard to resist habits like drinking? A breakthrough neuroscience study from Texas A (and) M University ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/stress-fuels-addictive-habits-and-alcohol-relapse-risk-222933-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-addiction-risks-written-in-the-brains-reward-system-222892-1.htm A large share of the binherited risk for medlinksubstance use disorders/medlink may stem from genes that influence broader brain functions/b-such ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-addiction-risks-written-in-the-brains-reward-system-222892-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/plymouth-issues-warning-after-increase-in-drug-overdoses-222612-1.htm A warning has been issued in Plymouth following a bnoticeable increase in drug overdoses associated with substances such as heroin or medlinkpregabalin/medlink/b (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/plymouth-issues-warning-after-increase-in-drug-overdoses-222612-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/preventing-alcohol-addiction-the-impact-of-prenatal-antioxidants-222533-1.htm bmedlinkMaternal immune activation/medlink (MIA) for any infection or stress during pregnancy reprograms the medlinkfetal brain/medlink for ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/preventing-alcohol-addiction-the-impact-of-prenatal-antioxidants-222533-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/reward-drive-solitude-early-markers-of-alcohol-choice-222297-1.htm An AI-driven behavioral analysis in adolescent mice (IMus musculus/I) revealed that bdistinct behavior patterns/b can forecast later balcohol ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/reward-drive-solitude-early-markers-of-alcohol-choice-222297-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/federal-decision-halts-billions-in-addiction-and-mental-health-aid-222145-1.htm The Donald Trump administration has abruptly bcanceled nearly (Dollor) 2 billion in federal funding for addiction treatment and mental health services, /b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/federal-decision-halts-billions-in-addiction-and-mental-health-aid-222145-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-casual-cannabis-use-putting-teens-at-academic-risk-222036-1.htm Even boccasional marijuana use-just once or twice a month-was linked to poorer academic performance and increased medlinkemotional distress/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-casual-cannabis-use-putting-teens-at-academic-risk-222036-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mike-tyson-backs-push-to-reclassify-marijuana-221895-1.htm Legendary heavyweight boxer bMike Tyson is using his platform to advocate for federal cannabis reform, describing medlinkmarijuana/medlink (!--ref1--) ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mike-tyson-backs-push-to-reclassify-marijuana-221895-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/young-vapers-quit-nicotine-cannabis-use-doesnt-hinder-success-221892-1.htm bNicotine vaping among adolescents/b and young adults has emerged as a pressing public health issue, becoming the bmost commonly initiated drug/b in 2024.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/young-vapers-quit-nicotine-cannabis-use-doesnt-hinder-success-221892-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dry-january-for-better-sleep-and-healthier-liver-221770-1.htm The choice b'medlinkDry January/medlink' is found to offer real health benefits fueled by New Year resolutions and determination/b. The bmedlink30-day ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dry-january-for-better-sleep-and-healthier-liver-221770-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/etail-cannabis-density-tied-to-rise-in-neighborhood-health-harms-221697-1.htm A population-based natural experiment investigated the blink between proximity to medlinkcannabis/medlink retail stores and cannabis-related harms.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/etail-cannabis-density-tied-to-rise-in-neighborhood-health-harms-221697-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-california-sober-more-than-a-trend-could-weed-cut-alcohol-cravings-221627-1.htm For years, 29-year-old Maya, a marketing professional in Los Angeles, watched her weekend wine habit creep into her weekdays. Like many young adults, she wasn't seeking rehab-just relief.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-california-sober-more-than-a-trend-could-weed-cut-alcohol-cravings-221627-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/before-15-and-already-high-how-early-cannabis-use-impacts-health-221450-1.htm Adolescents who begin using cannabis at an early age and continue frequent use are significantly more likely to require medical care for both mental and ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/before-15-and-already-high-how-early-cannabis-use-impacts-health-221450-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-dangers-of-over-the-counter-antihistamines-misuse-221113-1.htm A growing number of badolescents and young adults are misusing over-the-counter antihistamines, raising the risk of serious health problems, including ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-dangers-of-over-the-counter-antihistamines-misuse-221113-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cocaine-craving-drops-dramatically-with-semaglutide-in-animal-tests-220926-1.htm bSemaglutide, a drug commonly used to treat medlinkdiabetes/medlink and manage medlinkweight loss/medlink/b, has been shown to bsignificantly ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cocaine-craving-drops-dramatically-with-semaglutide-in-animal-tests-220926-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-withdrawal-therapy-shows-promise-by-targeting-the-gut-brain-axis-220845-1.htm A new study has found that balcohol withdrawal triggers positive changes in the gut microbiome, offering deeper insight into how the gut influences ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-withdrawal-therapy-shows-promise-by-targeting-the-gut-brain-axis-220845-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vr-therapy-a-new-tool-for-preventing-substance-use-relapse-220765-1.htm Recovery from substance use is an ongoing journey, yet exposure to environmental triggers-like medlinkalcohol/medlink at social events or advertisements ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vr-therapy-a-new-tool-for-preventing-substance-use-relapse-220765-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-nonstick-cookware-and-alcohol-combine-to-damage-your-liver-220658-1.htm Alcohol-related liver problems may be made worse by common environmental chemicals found in items like bdrinking water, food packaging, and non-stick ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-nonstick-cookware-and-alcohol-combine-to-damage-your-liver-220658-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-green-apple-vanilla-vapes-could-amplify-addiction-220473-1.htm Researchers have uncovered evidence that bflavor additives in medlinke-cigarettes/medlink may encourage vaping among adolescents, even when medlinknicotine/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-green-apple-vanilla-vapes-could-amplify-addiction-220473-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohols-deadly-toll-on-young-livers-and-womens-health-220134-1.htm bAlcohol-related liver disease (ALD)/b is claiming more lives in the United States - and new data reveal a troubling trend: Women, young adults, and ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohols-deadly-toll-on-young-livers-and-womens-health-220134-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-silent-surge-of-alcohol-linked-cancers-in-the-us-220018-1.htm A recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has, for the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-silent-surge-of-alcohol-linked-cancers-in-the-us-220018-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-detection-goes-visual-with-color-changing-smartphone-sensor-219924-1.htm Measuring the strength of an medlinkalcoholic drink/medlink is now as easy as checking your phone, thanks to a new sensor that detects bethanol concentration with a simple color change/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-detection-goes-visual-with-color-changing-smartphone-sensor-219924-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/do-kids-pay-the-price-for-grown-up-addictions-219887-1.htm Behind many closed doors across the U.S., a quiet struggle is unfolding-bmillions of children/b are growing up with parents who battle substance use disorders.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/do-kids-pay-the-price-for-grown-up-addictions-219887-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-nicotine-pouches-the-next-big-threat-or-solution-219858-1.htm Oral nicotine pouches are gaining attention from medlinkpublic health/medlink experts as a growing product category, prompting researchers at MUSC ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-nicotine-pouches-the-next-big-threat-or-solution-219858-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-for-obesity-may-help-reduce-alcohol-consumption-219845-1.htm People using bliraglutide/b or bmedlinksemaglutide/medlink/b for weight loss cut their alcohol consumption by nearly btwo-thirds/b over ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-for-obesity-may-help-reduce-alcohol-consumption-219845-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-machine-learning-decodes-addiction-drug-abuse-219744-1.htm Object recognition software is widely used by law enforcement for suspect identification, by self-driving cars to navigate, and by consumers to unlock phones or pay for items.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-machine-learning-decodes-addiction-drug-abuse-219744-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-opioids-poison-family-bonds-219652-1.htm centerbOpioids don't just take over a person; they take over a household!/b/center Behind every headline about the opioid crisis, there's a quieter ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-opioids-poison-family-bonds-219652-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-vaping-trends-shift-in-response-to-upcoming-disposable-vape-ban-219584-1.htm Survey data on medlinkvaping/medlink habits in England, Wales, and Scotland was analyzed before and after the UK Government announced plans in January ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-vaping-trends-shift-in-response-to-upcoming-disposable-vape-ban-219584-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/englands-drinking-problem-alcohol-deaths-reach-acute-crisis-levels-219553-1.htm A new study led by researchers from UCL and the University of Sheffield describes the ongoing higher rate of balcohol-related deaths in England/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/englands-drinking-problem-alcohol-deaths-reach-acute-crisis-levels-219553-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-incentives-help-smokers-quit-menthol-cigarettes-219511-1.htm Almost b50%/b of smokers in the U.S. use menthol cigarettes, which are more difficult to quit and increase health risks with each cigarette smoked (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-incentives-help-smokers-quit-menthol-cigarettes-219511-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cannabis-mixed-with-alcohol-for-chronic-pain-relief-or-risk-219405-1.htm Mixing medlinkcannabis/medlink with alcohol for chronic pain relief has become a trend among young adults, highlights a new study. Despite common ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cannabis-mixed-with-alcohol-for-chronic-pain-relief-or-risk-219405-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/who-urges-clear-health-warnings-on-alcohol-to-save-lives-218931-1.htm World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for stronger health warning labels on medlinkalcoholic beverages/medlink to inform people about the risks ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/who-urges-clear-health-warnings-on-alcohol-to-save-lives-218931-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/menthol-cigarettes-linked-to-higher-mortality-risks-218919-1.htm Menthol medlinkcigarette/medlink smoking was associated with increased mortality risks for medlinkcardiovascular diseases/medlink, particularly ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/menthol-cigarettes-linked-to-higher-mortality-risks-218919-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-semaglutide-curb-alcohol-consumption-and-heavy-drinking-218916-1.htm medlinkSemaglutide/medlink, the popular drug used as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, may also help people reduce their alcohol consumption, according to new research.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-semaglutide-curb-alcohol-consumption-and-heavy-drinking-218916-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tracking-nicotine-use-through-wastewater-218906-1.htm The Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) at the University of California, Merced, has formed a unique collaboration with researchers from universities ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tracking-nicotine-use-through-wastewater-218906-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/nepal-fights-tobacco-with-100-pictorial-warning-218891-1.htm Nepal is taking a bold step in the fight against medlinktobacco/medlink by becoming the first country globally to mandate that cigarette and tobacco ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nepal-fights-tobacco-with-100-pictorial-warning-218891-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-and-depression-the-buzz-isnt-what-you-think-218796-1.htm Individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and medlinkdepression/medlink experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to those without depression (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-and-depression-the-buzz-isnt-what-you-think-218796-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cannabidiol-shows-promise-in-reducing-alcohol-cravings-218793-1.htm A new study suggests that medlinkcannabidiol/medlink (CBD) may help reduce problem drinking. CBD influences the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cannabidiol-shows-promise-in-reducing-alcohol-cravings-218793-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-alcohol-should-carry-cancer-risk-label-218576-1.htm In a significant public health move, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently issued an advisory emphasizing the need for adding cancer warning labels to alcoholic beverages.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-alcohol-should-carry-cancer-risk-label-218576-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-smoking-a-cause-of-chronic-kidney-disease-the-debate-continues-218489-1.htm A recent study published in IHealth Data Science/I investigates the bcomplex link between smoking behavior and medlinkchronic kidney disease/medlink/b (CKD).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-smoking-a-cause-of-chronic-kidney-disease-the-debate-continues-218489-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/digital-detox-app-based-solution-for-opioid-addiction-218479-1.htm A medlinksmartphone app/medlink aids patients with medlinkopioid use disorder/medlink by reducing opioid use and helping them stay in treatment longer, offering a new approach to recovery.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/digital-detox-app-based-solution-for-opioid-addiction-218479-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-alcohol-hijacks-the-brain-disrupted-learning-and-adaptability-218370-1.htm About 400 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD), which is a major contributor to death from heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and cancer.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-alcohol-hijacks-the-brain-disrupted-learning-and-adaptability-218370-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dual-use-of-vapes-and-cigarettes-a-barrier-to-quitting-218196-1.htm Compared to persons who only smoke or vape, those who use both cigarettes and vapes are less likely to stop. The majority of these "dual users," eventually ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dual-use-of-vapes-and-cigarettes-a-barrier-to-quitting-218196-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-millions-of-americans-suffer-from-others-substance-abuse-218036-1.htm The dangers of alcohol and drug use to individuals are widely recognized, but a new study in the iJournal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs/i reveals ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-millions-of-americans-suffer-from-others-substance-abuse-218036-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-a-diabetes-medication-in-reducing-alcohol-use-217963-1.htm GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), a type of diabetes medication can be effective in reducing alcohol use. The research was published in iin eClinicalMedicine/i ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-a-diabetes-medication-in-reducing-alcohol-use-217963-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/berry-flavored-vapes-hidden-dangers-to-lung-health-217855-1.htm bBerry-flavored vapes can impair the lung's natural defences/b, which makes it more difficult for the body to fight off infections. The effects of ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/berry-flavored-vapes-hidden-dangers-to-lung-health-217855-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-a-growing-concern-217817-1.htm Approximately 6% of pregnant women admitted to marijuana use in the past month. Alarmingly, many of these women were unaware of the potential health risks associated with such use.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-a-growing-concern-217817-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/as-tobacco-use-soars-healthcare-voices-advocate-for-safer-solutions-217786-1.htm India's escalating tobacco crisis, with four in ten households affected by smoking addiction, has been highlighted by a report from the Doctors Against ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/as-tobacco-use-soars-healthcare-voices-advocate-for-safer-solutions-217786-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-can-slim-down-addiction-217632-1.htm Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, can help individuals not only manage their weight but also potentially decrease their dependence on substances like opioids or alcohol.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-can-slim-down-addiction-217632-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-use-disorder-why-men-and-women-respond-differently-217340-1.htm Men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different therapies, according to a recent study that uncovers hormonal and physiological aspects ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-use-disorder-why-men-and-women-respond-differently-217340-1.htm