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Vaping changes oral microbiome, increasing risk for infection

Using e-cigarettes alters the mouth’s microbiome—the community of bacteria and other microorganisms—and makes users more prone to inflammation and infection, finds a new study led by researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.   The study, published in iScience, a Cell…

Addictions Cannabis December 15, 2020

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Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Children exposed to cannabis in utero had a moderately elevated risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, according to a Canada-based retrospective study.  Mothers who used cannabis while pregnant had a 50% higher likelihood of having a child with autism (adjusted hazard ratio…

Addictions Alcohol Cannabis COVID-19 November 23, 2020

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What does adolescent substance use look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examines adolescent substance use changes in frequency, social contexts, and pandemic-related predictors.  Abstract   Objective: The overarching goal of this study was to provide key information on how adolescents' substance use has changed…

Addictions Cannabis November 20, 2020

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Trends and correlates of cannabis use in Canada: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of national surveys

In October 2018, the Government of Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis nationally. Before legalization, cannabis was the most widely used illicit drug in Canada, and consumption increased from 14% to 17% between 2018 and 2019. This rise may be a…

Addictions COVID-19 Diseases E-cigarettes November 10, 2020

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Association between youth smoking, e-cigarette use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019

Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which was published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, is…

Addictions Cannabis Wellness September 18, 2020

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New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available…

Addictions Alcohol July 6, 2020

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Heavy drinking among middle-aged women: A sobering issue

Alcohol use disorder and binge drinking is on the rise among middle-aged women in the last decade, and clinicians need to be more aware of this condition in their clients, an expert said here. The gap in alcohol use between men and…

Addictions Cannabis April 27, 2020

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Oral health implications of cannabis smoking: A rapid evidence review

Cannabis is the most abused drug in most countries of the world. An estimated 147 million people use cannabis globally, mainly for recreational purposes. In Canada, 4.2 million people aged 15 and older reported using cannabis products in the previous three months, and a…

Addictions Opioids Oral Health March 16, 2020

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Association of opioid use with pain and satisfaction after dental extraction

Opioids are commonly prescribed to relieve pain after tooth extraction. Understanding the differences in client-reported outcomes between opioid users and non-users could encourage the adoption of more conservative and appropriate prescribing practices in oral health medicine. In a quality improvement study of 329…

Addictions Cannabis March 2, 2020

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Association between self-reported prenatal cannabis use and maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes

Recent evidence suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy is increasing, although population-based data about perinatal outcomes following in utero exposure remain limited. Using a comprehensive perinatal registry in the province of Ontario, a study aimed to assess whether there are associations between…

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