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health1 year ago•3 min saved

Teens Using Drugs Alone to Cope with Stress, CDC Report Finds

A CDC report reveals that teenagers with suspected substance use problems often turn to drugs, including marijuana and alcohol, to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. The study, based on self-assessments from nearly 16,000 teenagers, highlights the need for mental health services targeting youth. Alarmingly, half of the teens reported using drugs alone, increasing their risk for deadly overdoses. Experts urge parents to educate kids about the risks of drug use and provide naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses, while also emphasizing the importance of open communication with teenagers.

via Yahoo News|

#cdc-report #drug-misuse #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Matthew Perry's Death Sheds Light on Dangers of Ketamine Abuse

The LA county coroner ruled Matthew Perry's death an accident caused by acute effects of ketamine. While ketamine has gained popularity as a treatment for depression, Perry's death highlights the dangers of misusing the drug. Ketamine, when used under medical supervision, can be effective for depression, but recreational use carries risks. Perry's autopsy revealed traces of ketamine in his system, despite his last known treatment being a week and a half before his death. The level of ketamine in his blood was in the range used for general anesthesia, contributing to his loss of consciousness and drowning in his hot tub. The coroner also noted that coronary artery disease likely exacerbated the effects of ketamine.

via Business Insider|

#addiction #drug-misuse #health

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Surge in Ozempic Misuse and Overdoses Sparks Concern

Calls reporting misuse and overdose of the popular drug Ozempic have increased by 1500% compared to previous years, with the majority of calls related to dosing issues. Originally designed to treat diabetes, Ozempic is often self-injected monthly, and taking the wrong dose can lead to various complications, including stomach issues. Symptoms of an Ozempic overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and more. The National Capital Poison Center advises seeking immediate medical attention if confusion occurs after use.

via FOX 5 DC|

#diabetes #drug-misuse #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Gender Disparity in Overdose Mortality Rates: Men at Higher Risk in the U.S.

Men had a 2-3 times greater rate of overdose mortality from opioids and psychostimulants than women in the US in 2020-2021, according to a study analyzing death records data from across the country. While men use drugs at higher rates than women, the researchers found that this alone does not explain the gap in overdose deaths, noting that biological, behavioral, and social factors likely combined to increase the mortality risk for men. The authors hypothesize that it is a combination of biological, behavioral, as well as other social- and gender-related factors.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|

#drug-misuse #drug-overdose #health

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Medicare report shows low misuse of buprenorphine as opioid substitute.

A government oversight report has found that less than 1% of Medicare recipients misused buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid addiction and stem overdose deaths. Despite concerns that the drug would be abused, the report concluded that buprenorphine is "critical to addressing the nation's opioid crisis" but likely isn't prescribed enough. The report urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to use all tools at their disposal to address the crisis and make buprenorphine available to people with opioid-use disorder.

via USA TODAY|

#buprenorphine #drug-misuse #health

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

TikTok's Deadly Benadryl Challenge Claims Another Teen's Life.

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the viral Benadryl Challenge on TikTok, which involves taking 12 to 14 pills of the over-the-counter drug to hallucinate. Instead, the boy's body started seizing, and he was on a ventilator for six days before doctors determined he would never wake up. The FDA had previously warned parents about the challenge's devastating effects, including serious heart problems, seizures, coma, and death. The Stevens family plans to push lawmakers to impose age restrictions on medications like Benadryl, and TikTok has blocked the challenge's hashtag on the app.

via WTVD-TV|

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