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Kratom was listed as a cause or contributing factor in the death of four decedents identified by the County Medical Examiners Office. (Photo: ANI)

Kratom: Herbal supplement not safe to treat pain and addiction

Is herbal supplement, Kratom, safe to treat addiction and pain?

10 July 2019 10:03 AM IST

Youre more likely to be addicited to dating apps if youre lonely. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Your personality can influence your addiction to dating apps

While dating apps encourage socialising, excessive use can be problematic.

12 Aug 2019 3:43 PM IST

Tales of Sobriety

When celebrities share their success stories in battling alcohol addiction, the common man too is enthused to follow in...

12 Jan 2021 6:00 PM IST

Humans are addicted to continuous social interactions and not to their smartphones. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Hyper social' tendencies behind smartphone addiction

Turning off notifications and setting up appropriate times to check your phone can go a long way to regain control over...

8 March 2018 1:50 PM IST

The move could affect porn sites based outside the UK too (Photo: AP)

Hyd: Man chops off teenage son's hand over porn addiction

The man surrendered to police stating that he had chopped off right hand of his son who works as an assistant at a local...

6 March 2018 2:41 PM IST

When the same fluids were extracted before and after a non-running condition, the inflammation markers stayed at similar levels (Photo: AFP)

Exercise can help treat addiction, says study

It also is linked to numerous mental health benefits, such as reducing stress, anxiety and depression.

29 May 2018 8:32 AM IST

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

How using Facebook may help young adults quit smoking, explains this...

Social media environment can be an engaging tobacco treatment tool, even for those not ready to quit.

28 May 2018 9:51 AM IST

There is an urgent need for health systems to look at the historical gaps and invest in providing timely and evidence-based treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Optimal strategies for treating opioid addiction

There is an urgent need for health systems to look at the historical gaps and invest in providing timely and...

5 March 2018 9:04 PM IST

The new finding could help treat addiction, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

Science Says: What makes something truly addictive

The new "gaming disorder" classification from the World Health Organization revives a debate in the medical community.

22 Jun 2018 6:20 PM IST

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Does opioid use affect treatment for alcohol dependence?

Researchers say individuals who misuse opioids have poorer outcomes in multiple domains.

8 Jun 2018 11:55 AM IST

Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank notes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain-derived neurotrophic factors reduce cocaine relapse

Addiction researchers are currently studying the function of proteins already present in the brain to find ways to...

4 Aug 2018 5:58 PM IST

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Substance abuse likely to reduce lifespan in teens

Substance-related deaths were the most common, along with traffic-related deaths, suicides and deaths resulting from...

12 Aug 2018 10:54 AM IST