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Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children

Additional research necessary to parse potential benefits and harms of video games on the developing brain

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Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder

Spironolactone may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking

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Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children that persist into early adolescence

Results add to scientific evidence of negative health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy

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Increased Use of Telehealth for OUD Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose

Study findings support value of expanding use of telehealth services for opioid use disorder-related care

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States aim to reduce drug overdose numbers

October 27, 2022 | Fox News, By Joy Addison

Video gaming may be 'exercise' and helpful to your child's brain, study concludes

October 26, 2022 | Cincinnati Enquirer, By Terry DeMio

Video games may bring cognitive benefits to kids, study shows

October 25, 2022 | USA Today, By Amanda Pérez Pintado

Telepsychiatry offers access, flexibility, convenience, increased privacy

October 24, 2022 | Healio.com, By Ken Downey Jr.

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