In the Media: Drug Use at Work Isn’t Biohacking. It’s Workaholism
Dr. Rocco A. Iannucci comments on professionals using substances during working hours.
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In the Media: How Much Drinking Is Too Much?
Listen to Dr. Marisa M. Silveri and others explore the health effects of moderate alcohol consumption.
In the Media: Lawmakers Call for FDA Overhaul on ‘Gas Station Heroin’
Dr. Amber N. Edinoff and colleagues review the scientific literature of the antidepressant tianeptine and find a need for more regulation.
In the Media: Midlife Women Have a Drinking Problem. Here’s What’s Behind It & How To Know if You’re at Risk
Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman explains the long-term effects of excessive alcohol use among middle-aged women.
In the Media: How Family History Influences Your Drinking
Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh comments on how one’s drinking behavior is influenced by the environment they grew up in.
In the Media: Ozempic’s Potential To Help With Alcohol Use Disorder
Watch Dr. Omotola T’Sarumi share how weight loss drugs may be used to curb alcohol use disorder symptoms.
In the Media: Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have Had a Family Member Die of Drug Overdose, New Poll Shows
Dr. R. Kathryn McHugh details the prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction nationwide.
In the Media: Technology May Bridge Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women
Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman explores how technology can bridge gaps in treatment for women with substance use disorders.
In the Media: U.S. Life Expectancy Continued To Fall in 2021 as COVID, Drug Deaths Surged
R. Kathryn McHugh discusses how the increase of substance use disorders is affecting life expectancy rates in the U.S.
In the Media: A Vaccine To Prevent Fentanyl Overdose Is in Development, Researchers Hope for Harm Reduction
Watch Dr. Bertha K. Madras offer feedback regarding a new vaccine that may prevent users from overdosing on fentanyl.
In the Media: Her Son Was Addicted to Heroin and Died by Suicide. He’s Not Alone
Dr. Hilary S. Connery describes the inconsistent way people with substance use disorders are screened for suicide.
In the Media: Here’s What Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Actually Feel Like
Drs. Hilary S. Connery and R. Kathryn McHugh describe how alcohol withdrawal syndrome can increase anxiety disorders and how medication can help alleviate the symptoms.
In the Media: Is the Opioid Crisis Masking Real Rates of Suicides?
“We need to stop working in silos, because suicides and overdoses are related issues with similar risk factors, and in many cases, prevention may need to be overlapping.” – Dr. Hilary S. Connery
In the Media: Fewer Women Are Seeking Addiction Treatment in Mass. as Use and Overdoses Increase
“Overarchingly, the research suggests that for women in particular, gender-specific treatment can be very helpful to their recovery process.” – Dr. Shelly Greenfield
In the Media: Overdose Deaths Hit a Historic High in 2020. Frustrated Experts Say These Strategies Could Save Lives
Dr. Bertha K. Madras stresses the importance of a balanced strategy in order to combat the opioid crisis.
In the Media: The Opioid and Homelessness Crisis at Mass. and Cass – Whose Problem Is It?
Dr. Bertha K. Madras on the increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts.
In the Media: Rising Alcohol Use Among Older Adults
Drs. Shelly F. Greenfield and Dawn E. Sugarman report on the increase in alcohol use among older adults.
In the Media: As Overdose Deaths up Due to the Pandemic, Boston Doctors to Host Awareness Day To Help
Dr. Roger D. Weiss discusses the importance of National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day, a free virtual town hall event co-sponsored by McLean Hospital.
In the Media: Study – Women Have Increased Their Consumption of Alcohol
Listen to Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman discuss research into gender differences in alcohol consumption, binge drinking, and alcohol use disorder.
In the Media: Women Now Drink as Much as Men—Not so Much for Pleasure, but To Cope
“It’s not only that we’re seeing women drinking more, but that they’re really being affected by this physically and mental health-wise.” – Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman
