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Zero Proof: Why More People Are Choosing Low or No-Alcohol Drinks
More and more young adults today are choosing to limit or eliminate alcohol from their lifestyle. Learn the top reasons for this cultural shift.
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Can Dry January Improve Your Health?
After the holidays, many people choose to abstain from alcohol in January. Learn how even short-term abstinence can benefit your health.
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When Is Gambling an Addiction?
With the recent legalization of sports betting in Ohio, it’s easier than ever to place a wager. But when does gambling become a problem?
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Quitting Smoking: It Takes a Toolbox
People who want to quit smoking have more help than ever – from medications and tobacco treatment counseling programs to smartphone support apps and more.
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“Magic Mushrooms,” Psilocybin and Mental Health
Beyond its recreational use, research indicates that controlled psilocybin therapy shows potential for the treatment of mental and behavioral health disorders.
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The Right Way To Dispose of Unused Opioids and Other Medications
More than 70 percent of people who abuse opioid drugs get them from family and friends. This is a particularly alarming trend among adolescents and young adults.
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For Expecting Moms With Opioid Addiction, Health Starts With Compassion
Opioid addiction treatment for pregnant women can be hard to get. Some providers consider pregnant women to be too high-risk, and misinformation abounds about what treatments are safe. Learn how UH is working to help these women and their babies.