BCM Substance Abuse Research Program

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Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines have changed.

As kratom use grows in the U.S., so does confusion about its risks and benefits. This article from Consumer Reports explains the basics in simple terms and outlines what we currently know about its safety.
A good introduction if you're trying to understand the conversation around kratom. 👇

What You Should Know About Kratom - Consumer Reports The use of the herbal supplement kratom is growing, and so are reports of serious side effects. Here's what you must know bout kratom.

Interested in research? Call the SARP to determine if you qualify for one of our research studies.

Thank you to everyone who supported VA Research during the 5th Annual Houston VA Recruitment Fair!

Visit the SARP Research Group tomorrow during the VA’s Research Fair. See everyone tomorrow!

The SARP would like to announce the addition of Dr. Ynhi Thomas as a lead physician for the research group. Dr. Thomas is an emergency medicine physician with Baylor College of Medicine, whose research interests include early symptoms of post-traumatic stress post-injury and substance use disorders. Welcome Dr. Thomas!

Do you want to quit smoking for your New Year’s resolution? We can help!

SARP is in the Holiday spirit 🎁

The SARP is dedicated to community outreach. Are you looking to quit smoking? We can help! Contact the SARP to discuss our current studies about smoking cessation!

Thinking of quitting smoking? We can help! Contact us for more information about our smoking cessation research study!

Meet us at the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center to discuss smoking cessation!