Category: Latest Addiction Research

Understanding Marijuana's Changing Perception and Its Implications
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Understanding Marijuana’s Changing Perception and Its Implications

The landscape of marijuana use in the United States has undergone a significant transformation over the past several decades. This shift is cultural, affecting how the substance is perceived by the public, with increasing numbers of states legalising both medical and recreational marijuana. A recent study published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry sheds light on...

The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women
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The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women

In recent years, the global community has witnessed an unsettling trend: a significant rise in alcohol-related deaths, particularly among women. This surge challenges the perceived progress in public health and sobriety culture, raising critical questions about societal norms, mental health, and the role of alcohol in contemporary life. A comprehensive study by the U.S. Centers...

Exploring Delta-8 Usage in Nebraska: A Groundbreaking Study
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Exploring Delta-8 Usage in Nebraska: A Groundbreaking Study

Recent research conducted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Rural Drug Addiction Research Center shines a light on the usage of delta-8 THC in Nebraska, uncovering intriguing patterns among its residents. The study, in collaboration with the Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey, comes at a crucial time following the 2018 Farm Bill which, while legalising hemp...