Lead: Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality

Lead: Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality

This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

Lead Story Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality  JAMA Network Open This updated systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the association between alcohol use and all-cause mortality. Among occasional (>0 to

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5:5418 Apr 2023

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Daily Drinking and Mortality: Unpacking the Latest Research

Episode Overview

  • An in-depth analysis of the association between daily alcohol intake and all-cause mortality
  • Insights into opioid use disorder and fatal drug overdoses, emphasizing the potential benefits of telehealth services
  • Exploration of a pilot study on mobile contingency management for cannabis use reduction
  • Revelation of significant interplay between maternal immune activation and peripubital stress on cocaine addiction
  • Examination of the implications of nitrous oxide misuse and opioid overdose cases
In this pilot study, the authors found statistically significant decreases in both days of use and grams used, paving the way for a subsequent trial to evaluate potential effects of reduction in cannabis use on functional and mental health.

Ever wondered how your daily drinking habits might be affecting your overall health? This episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked' brings you the latest research findings on the association between daily alcohol intake and all-cause mortality. Hosted by Claire Rasmussen, the episode dives deep into a systematic review and meta-analysis from JAMA Network Open, shedding light on critical findings that could change how we view alcohol consumption. But that's not all.

The episode also touches on a variety of other compelling topics, including opioid use disorder, cannabis reduction strategies, maternal immune activation, and the impact of peripubital stress. You'll also hear about the latest insights into nitrous oxide and opioid overdose cases. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a researcher, or just someone keen to stay informed about addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable knowledge and practical insights.

Tune in to get a comprehensive understanding of these groundbreaking studies and their implications for the field.

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