ADHD medication use rises sharply across Europe, driven by growth among adults

The use of medications for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has increased substantially across Europe over the ...

Relief for Millions: Popular Heartburn Drugs Cleared of Stomach Cancer Risk

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...
The BMJ

ADHD: Medication use among UK women increases 20-fold over the past decade, study suggests

The use of medication to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has spiked “dramatically” among adults in the UK, and particularly women, new research suggests. A team of British, Dutch ...
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I used medication to overcome alcohol addiction. I’ve built my business on it

I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school and college became a pattern of blackouts, emergency room visits, regret and shame. As peers grew up and ...
WFTV

Data shows medication-assisted treatment works for opioid use disorder—so why aren't more people getting it?

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a treatable but potentially life-threatening condition. Yet millions of people still lack access to the most effective treatment options. According to recently released ...
Healthline

What Happens If You Abruptly Stop Your Bipolar Disorder Medication?

Stopping medication without guidance can have both immediate and long-term effects. Here’s what may happen and why it’s essential to talk with a healthcare professional first. Bipolar disorder is a ...
The Scientist

Medication Use Associated with Gut Microbiome Changes Years Later

Taking antibiotics can often lead to a collection of side effects: constipation, diarrhea, and bloating, for example. This happens because antibiotics are meant to target infection-causing bacteria, ...
The Conversation

Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse

Almut Winterstein consults on medication safety issues to Merck, Syneos, Lykos and Novo Nordisk. She receives funding for pregnancy-related research from NIH, CDC, FDA, and the Gates Foundation. Sonja ...
Task & Purpose

Drug used to treat PTSD nightmares recalled for cancer risk

A drug prescribed to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder nightmares has been recalled for high traces of a chemical that could be cancerous. Food and Drug Administration recalled ...
Los Angeles Times

Stigma only makes drug use more dangerous

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Until we stop framing all drug use and every overdose as problems of “addiction” and “substance use disorders,” we ...