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Category: Substance Abuse

Alcohol, Fertility, Men's Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy

April 17, 2023

While the focus tends to be on a woman’s use of alcohol before and during pregnancy, an increasing amount of evidence indicates that men’s alcohol use also plays a role when it comes to the health of the baby. Indeed, alcohol can affect sperm DNA, in some cases reducing fertility and the potential to conceive.

A group of young women drinking wine at a party.
Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer, Heart and Circulatory System, Liver, Substance Abuse

Alcohol use is widely accepted, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

January 6, 2023

Research increasingly shows that the dangers of alcohol have been downplayed and its benefits exaggerated. In fact, having even one drink a day can have a negative effect on your health.

A group of young women drinking wine at a party.
Addiction, Alcohol, Substance Abuse

How Many Is Too Many? When Drinking Becomes a Problem

October 3, 2022

For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or even many drinks. Some may drink alcohol in moderation, but still feel like they’re not in control of their drinking. How do you know if alcohol has become a problem for you?

A group of young women drinking wine at a party.
Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Women's Health

‘Oh well, wine o’clock’: what midlife women told us about drinking – and why it’s so hard to stop

August 30, 2022

For many midlife women, alcohol makes life better – or at least, liveable

Addiction, Alcohol

Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works

March 30, 2022

Most people successfully quit or cut back their alcohol consumption on their own. But people who drink more frequently are much more likely to have symptoms of dependence and might find it more difficult

Addiction, Alcohol, Weight Loss

Thinking about a Dry January? Tips from a UW doc

December 30, 2021

As New Year’s Day approaches, health-based resolutions are hardly novel. The trend of “Dry January” has gained momentum during the pandemic, with 15% of U.S. adults attempting temporary alcohol abstinence last year.

Hepatitis, Liver, Substance Abuse

Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Abuse Creates Wave of Hospitalizations for Liver Disease

February 10, 2021

Alcoholism-related liver disease was a growing problem even before the pandemic,

Depression, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Tough Fire Season Takes Toll on Firefighters’ Mental Health

October 22, 2020

It’s not uncommon for wildland firefighters, even in a less-intense year, to develop depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders or suicidal thoughts.

Marijuana, Pregnancy, Substance Abuse

Is pot or CBD use safe while pregnant or breastfeeding?

February 23, 2019

Talk with a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding Public Health Insider Now that retail cannabis is legal in Washington, there’s a lot of speculation about its potential benefits and harms. Whether it’s marijuana, edibles, CBD products, or any…

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Addiction, Opioids, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Substance Abuse, Syphilis

Two Crises In One: As Drug Use Rises, So Does Syphilis

February 15, 2019

By Anna Gorman, California Healthline Public health officials grappling with record-high syphilis rates around the nation have pinpointed what appears to be a major risk factor: drug use. “Two major public health issues are colliding,” said Dr. Sarah Kidd, a…

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Alcohol

Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine? No you won’t says new study

February 10, 2019

“Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine,” the saying goes. “Wine before beer and you’ll feel queer.” True? No. It’s the amount you drink that gives you a hangover.

Child Health, Drugs, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

‘Recovery High” for Seattle students with addictions

January 24, 2019

The Seattle public school, known as a recovery school, is designed for students learning to lead lives of sobriety while they earn their diplomas.

Alcohol, Hepatitis, Liver, Transplantation

Alcohol-Linked Disease Overtakes Hep C As Top Reason For Liver Transplant

January 23, 2019

One reason for the shift, researchers said, is that hepatitis C, which used to be the leading cause of liver transplants, has become easier to treat with drugs.

Picture of a U.S. penny next to milligrams of fentanyl, which is a fatal dose for most drug users. DEA
Opioids, Painkillers, Substance Abuse

Officials warn drug users to beware after overdoses rise in north Seattle

January 18, 2019

Seven overdoses were reported January 17th. Some victims reported injecting heroin and others snorting a crushed pill that may have been fentanyl.

Addiction, Biotechnology, Opioids, Substance Abuse

Are you OK? Cellphone app detects opioid overdose

January 9, 2019

The app, called Second Chance, detects overdose-related symptoms about 90 percent of the time by tracking your breathing and movement.

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