News about Drugs

El Clínic warns of the increased use of new psychoactive substances and risk behaviours

Last year, the Hospital Clínic Barcelona treated 2,384 cases of intoxication. They represent 2.2% of the total number of cases treated in the A&E Dep1

Clínic Barcelona

Health Topics November 23 2023

Is there a single cause for an addictive disorder?

An addictive disorder occurs when many different factors interact with each other. But is there a single cause producing it?

Clínic Barcelona

INTERVIEW December 13 2022

Dr. Emilio Salgado: “You can no longer be totally sure that a person doesn’t use cocaine”

The Hospital Clínic Barcelona has a Clinical Toxicology Unit that is over 40 years old. It is part of the Accident & Emergency Department. This Depa1

Clínic Barcelona

INTERVIEW October 3 2022

Mercè Balcells: “People who have an addiction and want to be cured must play an active role in their recovery, otherwise it is impossible"

Eighty per cent of the population of our country has consumed alcohol in the last year. It is estimated that around 10% are daily drinkers and over1

News about Drugs

El Clínic warns of the increased use of new psychoactive substances and risk behaviours

Is there a single cause for an addictive disorder?

Dr. Emilio Salgado: “You can no longer be totally sure that a person doesn’t use cocaine”

Mercè Balcells: “People who have an addiction and want to be cured must play an active role in their recovery, otherwise it is impossible"

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