The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has recently updated its guidelines on the use of cannabis and cannabinoids for...
Recovery & Treatment
The UK Government’s Strategy Against Addiction
In an ambitious move to combat addiction, the UK government has unveiled its latest initiative under the broader Life Sciences...
The Power of Labels in Treating Alcohol Abuse
In a recent article on AINYF, the intricate landscape of addiction is explored with a focus on understanding alcoholism not...
Consistent Physical Activity Identified as a Solution to Insomnia
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a significant link between consistent physical activity and enhanced sleep quality, offering fresh insights into...
The Remarkable Health Benefits of Leaving Alcohol Behind
Among these discussions, the effects of alcohol consumption present a critical area of focus. A comprehensive analysis recently highlighted the...
An Indispensable Tool for Healthcare Professionals
In a landscape where medical advancements unfold with unparalleled speed, PracticeUpdate emerges as a pivotal resource for healthcare professionals. This...
Staffing Shortfall Deepens in Glasgow’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
New figures show Glasgow addiction services staffing sat more than 22 full time posts below budget last year. The shortfall...
New Peer Delivered Program Helps Women in Recovery Cut Intimate Partner Violence
A newly published pilot study has found that a peer delivered violence prevention program helped women in substance use treatment...
Mother’s Terror as Ketamine Bladder Damage Nearly Killed Her Daughter
Angela never imagined she would spend her nights wondering how to plan her daughter’s funeral. Yet that is exactly where...
Reform UK Demands Proof That Glasgow’s Drug Consumption Room Is Saving Lives, Or Says Axe It
A Controversial Start Reform UK Scotland has thrown down a challenge to the Scottish Government over Glasgow’s drug consumption room,...
How Addiction Recovery Really Changes Over Time, According to Decades of Frontline Practice
There is a quiet assumption that addiction recovery looks the same on day one as it does ten years later....
What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking Alcohol, and Why Abstinence Wins Out
Millions of people around the world enjoy a drink, but new research suggests the brain keeps a running tally long...
Hull Premiere of K-Hole Documentary Shines Light on Ketamine Harm
Both are already the natural terms this piece and the source material use throughout (the Believe in People page itself...
One in Five Overdose Deaths Involved Cannabis Between 2021 and 2025, With Teenagers Most at Risk
New government data reveal that cannabis overdose deaths accounted for more than one in five of all unintentional and undetermined...
New Cochrane Review Weighs Vaping Against Traditional Ways to Quit Smoking
Vapes for smoking cessation may work better than tools such as nicotine gum and patches. That is the headline finding...
Cannabis Addiction Cases Nearly Double Among US Midlife Adults as Legal Weed Use Climbs
Cannabis addiction is climbing sharply among American adults in their forties. That is the finding of new research tracking decades...
New Study to Examine Nicotine, Alcohol and Cannabis Use Among Adults With Chronic Pain
Researchers in the United States have set out plans for a major review into how chronic pain and substance use...
Staffing Shortfall Deepens in Glasgow’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
New figures show Glasgow addiction services staffing sat more than 22 full time posts below budget last year. The shortfall...