Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Smoking decline stalls in England
Government targets to make England smokefree by 2030 are “further off track” than previously believed, according to a study published today. Read more
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Premature birth risk from smoking while pregnant doubles
The risk of giving birth prematurely due to smoking during pregnancy is more than double that than previously believed, researchers report today. Read more
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Quitting smoking beneficial after PCI
Patients are at raised risk of adverse outcomes if they continue to smoke after percutaneous coronary intervention, researchers warn today. Read more
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E-cigarettes could be speeding up demise of smoking
E-cigarettes are not a “gateway to smoking”, according to a new major study. Read more
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Most effective stop-smoking aids measured
A new study has looked into the benefits and harms of various smoking cessation approaches. Read more
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Cannabis concerns in adolescence and pregnancy
Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood, as well as by people prone to or with mental health disorders, according to an in-depth evidence review of cannabis and health. Read more
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Smartphone app supports reduction of alcohol consumption
A smartphone alcohol intervention app could help people to cut down their alcohol consumption, according to a new study. Read more
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Blood pressure risk even with small amounts of alcohol
The amount of alcohol an individual contributes to raising blood pressure – even if they do not have hypertension, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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E-cigarettes ‘beneficial’ for helping pregnant smokers quote
Pregnant women who smoke should consider e-cigarettes to help reduce the risk of low birthweight, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Global call for government action against cancer
A major international cancer organisation has called on governments to do more to reduce the burden of cancer ahead of World Cancer Day. Read more