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08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the risk of relapse among alcohol and cocaine addicts

Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. This becomes […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Doctors, lawyers, and teachers more likely to drink alcohol: Study

What do a doctor, a lawyer, and a teacher have in common? Aside from sounding like the start of a bar joke, people with these three working professional roles are “more likely to drink alcohol regularly than manual workers.” According to a study, at least four out of five of people in the U.K. who work […]

05/02/2018 / By JD Heyes

Another Obamacare fail: New study finds the terrible “healthcare reform” law is driving more Americans to drink

Of the myriad of problems associated with the healthcare reform disaster known as Obamacare, you can add alcoholism to the list. Or, at least, the threat of rising alcoholism. Just a few years into full implementation of the law and more Americans have taken up the drink, according to a new study, PJ Media reports. […]

01/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cannabis found to reduce alcohol-induced liver disease, according to new study

It’s no secret that abusing alcohol can wreak havoc on your liver, but it’s not as widely known that cannabis can actually stem this effect. A surprising new study shows that people who abuse alcohol and also use cannabis have a reduced incidence of liver disease. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in America, causing […]

11/14/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Parents: Keep at it! Study shows parental support has more influence on well-being from primary school through college than previously thought

Parenting doesn’t end at providing a roof over your children’s heads and giving them an education. Based on a recent study, parenting can also help influence the well-being of adolescents all the way to university. The study, which was made possible with funding from the Academy of Finland, revealed that parental support for the self-regulation […]

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