by Alex Watkins ONeill | May 13, 2025 | Content
New research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating neuronal activity and thereby the formation of strong drug-related memories, which can...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | May 8, 2025 | Content
Pediatric fentanyl exposures have surged more than 1,100% since 2015, with nearly half resulting in life-threatening effects, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Most exposures involved ingestion, especially among...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | May 6, 2025 | Content
Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta and the UNC Opioid Data Lab address reasons why ODs are down: https://opioiddatalab.ghost.io/are-overdoses-down-and-why/
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Apr 22, 2025 | Content
The deadliest phase of the street fentanyl crisis appears to have ended, as drug deaths continue to drop at an unprecedented pace. For the first time, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have now seen at least some recovery. A new analysis of U.S. overdose...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Apr 17, 2025 | Content
FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products from any size canisters, tanks, or chargers. These products are marketed as both unflavored and flavored nitrous oxide canisters and are sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Apr 8, 2025 | Content
Six decades ago, researchers identified two transformative medical strategies that provided immense hope for managing two major public health problems. One was introducing the concept that depression originated from altered levels of brain chemicals, the other was...
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