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New Study Reveals 3 Big Myths About Kratom Use

A tea made from leaves. An ancient plant used for energy and pain. A trendy herbal product marketed in wellness stores and gas stations alike. Kratom means different things to different people—but for public health professionals, it may be the next frontier of both hope and harm. With more than two million users in the […]

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Mental health

Can Place-Based Approaches Improve Adolescent Mental Health? The Evidence is (Surprisingly) Thin

What if the secret to better adolescent mental health wasn’t found in a therapist’s office, but in the streets, schools, and parks of a community? That’s the promise of place-based approaches (PBAs)—collaborative efforts between multiple sectors, like public health officials, schools, and community groups, to improve health by changing the environments where young people live. […]

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Mental health

What If We Could Predict the Perfect Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder?

Imagine a future where every person struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) could be matched with the treatment most likely to work for them—saving lives, reducing relapses, and offering hope to thousands of families. Achieving this vision has long been a challenge for clinicians, but researchers behind a groundbreaking study at the U, Columbia, and […]

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Global

A Global Reckoning for Drug Use Disorders

Imagine the world as a bustling city, its inhabitants racing along myriad paths toward progress. Among them are millions trapped by a silent epidemic—drug use disorders (DUDs). These disorders, while often cloaked in stigma, hold profound implications for global health. A recent study from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 initiative sheds new light […]

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AI

Predicting Opioid Misuse: A New Hope for Early Intervention

Imagine a world where healthcare providers could predict opioid misuse before it even starts, potentially saving thousands of lives. In the United States alone, nearly 10 million people misuse opioids each year, leading to devastating consequences such as addiction and even death. Despite efforts to curb the opioid crisis, overdose rates have continued to climb, […]

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Mental health

The Power of Peer Support in Recovery

In a world where addiction and incarceration often lead to a cycle of hopelessness, a new light shines through the concept of peer support. This approach, built on the shoulders of those who have walked the difficult paths themselves, is showing remarkable promise. The study we’re exploring today dives into this very phenomenon, examining how […]

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