Study: Women and Young People with Alcohol Use Disorders Face Higher Risk of Accidental Death and Suicide
Recent research indicates that women and young people may experience an elevated risk of death as a result of alcohol use disorders.
NYU Study: Little Knowledge But High Overdose Risk for Young Prescription Opiod Users
“We found that despite significant overdose experiences,nonmedical PO users were uninformed about overdose awareness, avoidance, and response strategies, especially the use of naloxone”. (Pedro Mateu-Gelabert, Ph.D.) Psychcentral News reports […]
Is Anxiety Sensitivity a Risk Factor for Substance Use Disorders?
A new study suggests that interventions should target sensitivity to anxiety in order to reduce and prevent substance abuse.
