http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts?cat=SubstanceAbuse For Your Better Health en-us Admin healthcasts@healthlinetoday.com healthcasts@healthlinetoday.com (Admin) Admin http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/rssimage.jpg http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:47 -0400 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:50:00 -0500 Loudblog no Health Science & Medicine Fitness & Nutrition Sports & Recreation Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1922 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1922 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1922#comments Mayo-Clinic Medical-Edge Video smoking-cessation quit-smoking nicotine-dependence Benefits of Smoking Bans Over the last several years cities across the continent and the world have instituted smoking bans in public places. The bans are inconvenient for smokers, but they're thought to be healthy for communities as a whole. Benefits of Smoking Bans Over the last several years cities across the continent and the world have instituted smoking bans in public places. The bans are inconvenient for smokers, but they're thought to be healthy for communities as a whole. Let's go to Mayo Clinic to find out if smoking bans really do have a positive effect on your health. <p><a href="http://mayo.dayport.com/viewer/content/special.php?Art_ID=1475&Format_ID=2&BitRate_ID=8">File Download (1:54 min / 0 MB)</a></p> 00:01:54 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:57:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1979 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1979 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1979#comments CDC Smoking-Cessation quit-smoking nicotine-dependence addiction treatment Quit for Your Family’s Sake Approximately one in five people in the U.S. still smoke, and this broadcast discusses smoking and ways to quit. Quit for Your Family’s Sake Approximately one in five people in the U.S. still smoke, and this broadcast discusses smoking and ways to quit. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/CDC_mmwr1_112008.mp3">File Download (0:59 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:00:59 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:22:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1748 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1748 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1748#comments Johns-Hopkins Beta-blockers heart-surgery carotid-artery smoking-cessation psoriasis Podcast topics include beta blockers and non-heart surgery, carotid sounds, smoking interventions by peers, and monoclonal antibody treatment of psoriasis. "The presence of Johns Hopkins Medicine PodMed podcasts on this site does not constitute Podcast topics include beta blockers and non-heart surgery, carotid sounds, smoking interventions by peers, and monoclonal antibody treatment of psoriasis. "The presence of Johns Hopkins Medicine PodMed podcasts on this site does not constitute endorsement of the sponsor of the site, or of any services or products advertised on the site." <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/JH_pod132.mp3">File Download (11:09 min / 8 MB)</a></p> 00:11:09 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:52:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1696 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1696 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1696#comments NIH Senior-Health video Quitting-Smoking aging-well lung-cancer smoking-cessation Quitting Smoking Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. Since the 1960s, scientists have reported on the link between cancer and smoking. If you smoke, you are at much higher risk for lung cancer than a person who has never smoked. Quitting Smoking Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. Since the 1960s, scientists have reported on the link between cancer and smoking. If you smoke, you are at much higher risk for lung cancer than a person who has never smoked. If you quit smoking, you greatly reduce your risk, even if you have smoked for a long time. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/NIH_SH_QuittingSmoking.mov">File Download (4:32 min / 10 MB)</a></p> 00:04:32 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1947 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1947 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1947#comments FDA Video Recalls Safety-Alerts substance-abuse addiction Vivitrol RECALLS & SAFETY ALERTS -Serious Injection Site Reactions with Vivitrol FDA is alerting healthcare professionals about the risk of serious reactions at the injection site among patients treated with Vivitrol (naltrexone). Vivitrol is administered RECALLS & SAFETY ALERTS -Serious Injection Site Reactions with Vivitrol FDA is alerting healthcare professionals about the risk of serious reactions at the injection site among patients treated with Vivitrol (naltrexone). Vivitrol is administered intramuscularly to treat alcohol dependence. FDA has received nearly 200 reports of injection site reactions, including cellulitis, induration, hematoma, abscess, sterile abscess and necrosis. Some patients needed surgical intervention. The risk may be increased if the drug is injected subcutaneously or accidentally into fatty tissue. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/FDA-SHOW81-SEG2.mpg">File Download (1:23 min / 8 MB)</a></p> 00:01:23 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:17:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1858 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1858 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1858#comments Mayo-Clinic youth-smoking nicotine-dependence addiction quit-smoking smoking-cessation Podcast Topic: Youth Smoking Trends Medical Edge podcasts are produced by the MAYO Clinic Podcast Topic: Youth Smoking Trends Medical Edge podcasts are produced by the MAYO Clinic <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/Mayo2008oct27b.mp3">File Download (1:13 min / 3 MB)</a></p> 00:01:13 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:37:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1934 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1934 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1934#comments MAYO-CLINIC Smoking-Cessation substance-abuse quit-smoking tobacco-cessation Teens Help Kick the Habit Kicking the habit isn’t easy. Most smokers who try to quit aren’t successful until their fifth attempt. Mayo Clinic researchers like Dr. Christi Patten, Ph.D., are hoping to make quitting easier for adults by getting the Teens Help Kick the Habit Kicking the habit isn’t easy. Most smokers who try to quit aren’t successful until their fifth attempt. Mayo Clinic researchers like Dr. Christi Patten, Ph.D., are hoping to make quitting easier for adults by getting the smokers’ teenage kids involved in the process. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/MAYO_kids-help-parents-kick-the-habit-patten1.mp3">File Download (9:17 min / 21 MB)</a></p> 00:09:17 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:17:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1517 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1517 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1517#comments HHS.gov smoking-cessation addiction Quit, wherever you are Where you live seems to have an effect on whether you’ll smoke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks smoking on a state-by-state basis. Data show Kentucky has the highest rate in the country – almost three Quit, wherever you are Where you live seems to have an effect on whether you’ll smoke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks smoking on a state-by-state basis. Data show Kentucky has the highest rate in the country – almost three times that of the lowest state, which is Utah. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/DHB_quitwhereveryouare.mp3">File Download (1:00 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:01:00 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1728 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1728 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1728#comments Johns-Hopkins PodMed Vioxx Osteoarthritis smoking-cessation Macular-Degeneration alcohol-abuse Podcast topics include an update on Vioxx, smoking cessation, macular degeneration risk factors, and alcohol and brain volume. "The presence of Johns Hopkins Medicine PodMed podcasts on this site does not constitute endorsement of the sponsor of Podcast topics include an update on Vioxx, smoking cessation, macular degeneration risk factors, and alcohol and brain volume. "The presence of Johns Hopkins Medicine PodMed podcasts on this site does not constitute endorsement of the sponsor of the site, or of any services or products advertised on the site." <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/JH_pod154.mp3">File Download (10:43 min / 7 MB)</a></p> 00:10:43 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:47:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1544 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1544 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1544#comments HHS.gov womens-health premature-babies birth-defects addiction Drinking mothers, premature babies We know many reasons why women shouldn’t drink if they think they might get pregnant – the damage to babies’ bodies and intelligence, for instance. And researchers who tracked drinking habits and babies’ Drinking mothers, premature babies We know many reasons why women shouldn’t drink if they think they might get pregnant – the damage to babies’ bodies and intelligence, for instance. And researchers who tracked drinking habits and babies’ health add another – that the baby could be born extremely prematurely. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/DHB_drinkingmothersprematurebabies.mp3">File Download (1:00 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:01:00 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:33:00 -0400 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1435 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1435 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1435#comments ONDCP substance-abuse drug-control The Merida Initiative Recent U.S. cooperation with the Government of Mexico has led to a substantial disruption of illegal drug flow into the United States. Since taking office in December, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has deployed thousands of The Merida Initiative Recent U.S. cooperation with the Government of Mexico has led to a substantial disruption of illegal drug flow into the United States. Since taking office in December, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has deployed thousands of Federal troops in an aggressive crackdown on drug trafficking and related violence along the border. More than 25,000 Mexican troops have participated in operations in over a dozen states. The Merida Initiative, the Administration's plan to reduce drug trafficking and related violence is currently before the U.S. Congress. Listen to remarks from Director Walters and Acting DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart regarding this important effort. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/ONDCPMerida.mp3">File Download (56:20 min / 13 MB)</a></p> 00:56:20 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:47:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1428 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1428 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1428#comments ONDCP substance-abuse drug-control addiction President Bush Releases National Drug Control Strategy This report lays out the methods we are using to combat drug abuse in America. And it highlights the hopeful progress we're making in the fight against addiction. When I took office in President Bush Releases National Drug Control Strategy This report lays out the methods we are using to combat drug abuse in America. And it highlights the hopeful progress we're making in the fight against addiction. When I took office in 2001, our country was facing a troubling rate of drug abuse, particularly among young people. Throughout America, young men and women saw their dreams disrupted by the destructive cycle of addiction. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/ONDCP20080301.a.mp3">File Download (3:38 min / 3 MB)</a></p> 00:03:38 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:02:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1464 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1464 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1464#comments HHS.gov smoking drinking heart heart-attack Smoking & Drinking & Hearts Smoking and drinking can be bad for blood vessels. A researcher found that by feeding mice alcohol and giving them smoky air, and seeing if their blood vessels developed lesions that could lead to heart attacks. Smoking & Drinking & Hearts Smoking and drinking can be bad for blood vessels. A researcher found that by feeding mice alcohol and giving them smoky air, and seeing if their blood vessels developed lesions that could lead to heart attacks. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/DHB_smokingdrinkingandhearts.mp3">File Download (1:00 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:01:00 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1467 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1467 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1467#comments HHS.gov substance-abuse childrens-health drugs Goodstuff About Kids There are signs of progress about keeping kids from smoking and using drugs. The latest Monitoring the Future report, researched at the University of Michigan and supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, shows it in Goodstuff About Kids There are signs of progress about keeping kids from smoking and using drugs. The latest Monitoring the Future report, researched at the University of Michigan and supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, shows it in eighth graders. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/DHB_goodstuffaboutthekids.mp3">File Download (1:00 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:01:00 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:47:00 -0500 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1483 http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1483 admin admin no http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/index.php?id=1483#comments HHS.gov substance-abuse alcohol-abuse Risky cocktails Researchers say mixing alcohol and high-caffeine energy drinks is big in college, but students who do it are more likely to be injured than students who only drank alcohol. Risky cocktails Researchers say mixing alcohol and high-caffeine energy drinks is big in college, but students who do it are more likely to be injured than students who only drank alcohol. <p><a href="http://www.healthlinetoday.com/podcasts/audio/DHB_riskycocktails.mp3">File Download (1:00 min / 1 MB)</a></p> 00:01:00