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Are Binge Drinkers Drinking More Because of COVID-19?

Are Binge Drinkers Drinking More Because of COVID-19?

With the stress of potential loss of income, unemployment, and increased social isolation, people have increased binge drinking at home during the pandemic. A new study by UTHealth School of Public Health says the longer people stay at home, the greater the increase in binge drinking. By recognizing you have a problem, the better the […]

Peer Relationships and Social Isolation: Their Impact on Substance Use

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A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) indicates that social relationships are pathways to addiction, as well as pathways to recovery. The research found that problem behaviors such as substance use are mainly due to peer relationships or social isolation. Positive peer relationships may help protect against substance use.    The […]