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The Columbian president muses that cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey.” Trying to rank harms from drug use as if some are better or equivocal is not the argument to use.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 11, 2025 Source:Cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey,’ Colombian president says
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“Dry January” will not really help those who return to their normal drinking habits thereafter. These are some of the positive changes that occur when you stop drinking for 30 days.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 20, 2025 Source:Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days
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“Holiday Heart Syndrome” is no different from “weekend” or “celebratory” heart when the culprit is alcohol.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 17, 2024 Source:What is ‘holiday heart’ and how can you avoid it this Christmas season?
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More must be done for people in the throes of addiction to provide treatment and support. All the pieces of the puzzle must be present to have any chance of successful outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2024 Source:Ontario needs holistic approach to drug treatment amid consumption site closures, doctor says
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Hangover cures that are incongruous with physiological reality and laws of chemistry continue to be peddled as realistic solutions. Alas, despite these beliefs and claims, your body will always affirm (in concert with dose, dosing intervals, metabolism, absorption, and excretion along with medical history, liver, kidney function and body size) why it ain’t so.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 5, 2024 Source:5 Myths About Hangovers You Need to Stop Believing
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Initial small studies show that the use of Semaglutide (Ozempic) may help reduce alcohol consumption.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2023 Source:Ozempic Could Also Help You Drink Less Alcohol
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New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder. Sure, I’ll add it to the list.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 17, 2023 Source:New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder Reference:Canadian guideline for the clinical management of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder
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Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first. It may reduce consumption for some and will be interested to see if it follows similar outcomes observed with cigarette warning labels.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 23, 2023 Source:Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first
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Another daily-intake-ask-the-person-once-only-how-much-you-drink-alcohol-study and try to conclude if it harms or has a health benefit over a person’s lifetime. Le sigh.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 4, 2023 Source:A drink a day won’t lead to earlier death — but it won’t boost your health either: study Reference:Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause MortalityA Systematic Review and Meta-analyses