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Sourcing ‘what works’ evidence from 1 May

News
KEY MESSAGES 1. From 1 May 2021 there has been a change in how you can remain updated on UK-relevant research evaluating interventions to treat or prevent substance use problems and on the meaning and practice implications of the evidence...

Severity of Analgesic Dependence and Medication-Overuse Headache

Scientific article
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Background and Aims: Medication-overuse headache (MOH) is a common chronic headache caused by overuse of headache analgesics. It has similarities with substance dependence disorders. The treatment of choice for MOH is withdrawal of the...

E-Cigarettes Less Addictive Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

Scientific article
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E-cigarettes are less addictive than traditional cigarettes, according to a new study published in the journal Preventative Medicine. That said, around 75% of e-cigarette smokers still consider themselves to be dependent on their use...