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A Tale of Two Mental Health Crises

A Tale of Two Mental Health Crises

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...

Ketamine Use on the Rise in U.S. Adults; New Trends Emerge

Ketamine Use on the Rise in U.S. Adults; New Trends Emerge

A recent study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015, including significant shifts in associations with depression and sociodemographic...

Alcohol and Cancer Risk

Alcohol and Cancer Risk

This Advisory describes the scientific evidence for the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased risk for at least seven different types of cancer, including breast (in women), colorectum, esophagus, voice box, liver, mouth, and throat. The Advisory also...

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Addiction Medicine Spring and Fall Conferences provide up-to-date substance use related education, applicable across general medical as well as addiction specialty practices.