Research spanning over three decades has consistently highlighted how the frequency, severity, and impact of violence escalate in the presence of alcohol and drugs. Unified Care for Safer Lives It’s all too common for domestic violence and substance use to be treated as separate issues, which often leads to patchy solutions. We really need to […]
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Just when we thought we had a handle on teen substance abuse (we did NOT), along comes social media to throw a digital wrench in the works. It turns out those shiny apps on our kids’ phones aren’t just for sharing selfies and dance videos – they’re inadvertently serving as virtual gateways to drug and
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A recent population-based retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has explored the associations between prenatal cannabis use and maternal health outcomes during pregnancy. The study analysed pregnancies in Northern California from January 2011 to December 2019 and evaluated whether in utero exposure to cannabis is linked to various adverse maternal health conditions. Study
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The increasing popularity of zero-alcohol beverages among teenagers has raised significant concerns about the potential normalisation of alcohol consumption. A world-first Australian study, led by Leon Booth from the George Institute for Global Health and commissioned by the Cancer Council, highlights the potential risks these products pose to adolescent health and calls for stricter regulations.
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Recent research published in JAMA Network Open explores the association of in utero exposure to alcohol (PAE) and tobacco (PTE) with brain activity during childhood. This comprehensive cohort study examines how prenatal exposures impact EEG measurements in children aged 4 to 11 years, reinforcing public health messages about the risks of alcohol and tobacco consumption during pregnancy.
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Study findings have “substantial public health implications,” researchers say by Mike Bassett, Excessive Cannabis use was associated with a higher risk of head and neck cancer (HNC), a large multicenter cohort study showed. After matching for demographic characteristics, alcohol-related disorders, and tobacco use, patients with cannabis-related disorder had an increased risk of any HNC compared with
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Prenatal cannabis exposure, the brain, and psychopathology during early adolescence: Prenatal cannabis exposure (PCE) is associated with mental health problems in early adolescence, but the possible neurobiological mechanisms remain unknown. In a large longitudinal sample of adolescents (ages 9–12 years, n = 9,322–10,186), we find that PCE is associated with localized differences in gray and white matter of the frontal
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Importance Children exposed to substance use during pregnancy have increased health needs but whether these are influenced by engagement in out-of-home care is uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the association between substance use during pregnancy, out-of-home care and hospitalization utilization, and costs from birth up to age 20 years. Design, Setting, and Participants: This was a
The Australian Government wants to protect young people from the harms of vaping and nicotine dependence. From 1 July 2024, nicotine vapes in Australia are regulated as therapeutic goods. This means they are only available at pharmacies to help people quit smoking or manage nicotine dependence. It is illegal for any other business, such as
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Chronic Cannabis Use Linked to Tragic Death of 22-Year-Old Woman A History of Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: The 22-year-old woman, who began using cannabis at 14, suffered from cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) for over three years. She visited the emergency room multiple times during this period, each visit marked by a week-long bout of intense vomiting
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