This first in a two-part series on substance misuse among older people discusses the pattern of misuse in this group and outlines the different types of misusers. It also explores the risk factors for ...

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Exploring how nurses can assess patients with suspected substance use problems, and how to approach interventions and treatment options with patients AbstractHamilton, I. (2009) Substance use 2: ...

In everyday life, for example on food packaging, the word ‘pure’ usually means that something is in its natural state without anything added to it, like sweeteners or preservatives. Natural fruit ...

Substance use disorders, such as alcohol use disorder, were found to be more prevalent among survivors of specific cancer types, according to research. Survivors of certain types of cancer have a ...

Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham provide insight and resources on how substances like drugs and alcohol can impact the brain. The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances ...

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Of 16 school supplies sold on overseas online platforms such as Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, harmful substances exceeding domestic standards were detected in seven products. All seven products were ...

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural ...