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Zero Proof: Why More People Are Choosing Low or No-Alcohol Drinks

More and more young adults today are choosing to limit or eliminate alcohol from their lifestyle. Learn the top reasons for this cultural shift.

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Can Dry January Improve Your Health?

After the holidays, many people choose to abstain from alcohol in January. Learn how even short-term abstinence can benefit your health.

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When Is Gambling an Addiction?

With the recent legalization of sports betting in Ohio, it’s easier than ever to place a wager. But when does gambling become a problem?

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Quitting Smoking: It Takes a Toolbox

People who want to quit smoking have more help than ever – from medications and tobacco treatment counseling programs to smartphone support apps and more.

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“Magic Mushrooms,” Psilocybin and Mental Health

Beyond its recreational use, research indicates that controlled psilocybin therapy shows potential for the treatment of mental and behavioral health disorders.

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The Right Way To Dispose of Unused Opioids and Other Medications

More than 70 percent of people who abuse opioid drugs get them from family and friends. This is a particularly alarming trend among adolescents and young adults.

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For Expecting Moms With Opioid Addiction, Health Starts With Compassion

Opioid addiction treatment for pregnant women can be hard to get. Some providers consider pregnant women to be too high-risk, and misinformation abounds about what treatments are safe. Learn how UH is working to help these women and their babies.

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