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(This is part 1 of a 3-part series on mHealth apps. Parts 2 and 3 will be released shortly—Editor’s note.) In the United States, an estimated 21% of adults (52.9 million) have suffered from a mental health disorder in a given year.1 The response to behavioral health needs in American …

This story originally appeared at KHN. Days typically start early for patients undergoing opioid addiction treatment at Denver Recovery Group’s six methadone clinics in Colorado. They get up before dawn. Some take three buses to a clinic at 5 a.m. for a 15-minute chat with a counselor and their daily …

BORACAY—The Boracay Interagency Rehabilitation Management Group (BIARMG) said on Saturday that the presence of green algae along the island’s coast was a natural phenomenon and not a sign of a decline in water quality. In a press release, the BIARMG specifies that algae proliferate normally during the dry season. “It’s …

Millions of children are at risk due to an increase in heavy drinking among adults, combined with cuts to alcohol services. An estimated 2.6 million children in the UK live with at least one parent who drinks too much. An all-party parliamentary group on children of alcoholics has found excessive …

About 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which interferes with their daily lives, social interactions and ability to work. Professor Fan Wang of MIT wants to develop new ways to help alleviate this pain, by studying and potentially modifying the pain control mechanisms of the brain. His recent work …

An intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has found moderate success in preventing gambling and internet addiction among at-risk young people, according to German researchers. Compared to a control group, adolescents who participated in the PROTECT intervention experienced a significantly greater reduction in symptoms related to gambling disorder and disordered …

Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Dr. Prinstein on children’s mental health. Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Ms. Goldsby on non-fatal overdoses. washington d.c. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Health Committee, interviewed mental health and addictions experts during a …

A new RAND study found that alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic declined among men, while it remained stable among women. In general, alcohol-related problems have increased during the pandemic, by 49% for women and 69% for men, but the reasons for the problems remain unclear. The results were published …

Jenny has spent most of her life in Wisconsin, but she hasn’t always been in contact with alcohol. His parents didn’t drink much. She thought of herself as the type of student who would go out on weekends, but she would never pass out. Then that changed. In her thirties, …

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $3.7 million to expand evidence-based addiction prevention services across New York State. The funding has been awarded to providers in each of New York State’s ten economic development regions and will support prevention providers whose services have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 …

Three of Ohio University’s colleges have a significant impact on the state’s healthcare system. By working together and with a variety of external partners, they show how powerful such collaborations can be. The Deans of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Health Sciences and Professions, and the …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Arguably all HME vendors have been impacted by supply chain constraints, but complex rehab vendors have faced additional complexities, they say. “The typical complex rehab product we supply includes components from three to five manufacturers,” said Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion. “It may have a base from …

With the surge in coronavirus infections in Massachusetts, some addiction and mental health treatment programs are particularly affected. Many are reverting to the policies put in place at the start of the pandemic, such as telemedicine. Some have stopped accepting new patients altogether. The High Point Treatment Center, headquartered in …

The drugs approved by the FDA, which include buprenorphine, are considered the gold standard for the treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD). Yet only 1 in 9 people with OUD receive these drugs, which are highly regulated by the federal government. After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Drug …

With the end of 2021, some residents of the Maritimes expect another “dry” year, where people cut alcohol for the month of January. It’s a growing trend that some local brewers and wine growers are trying to follow. “I believe there is definitely a place for an extraordinary sensory experience …

Stopping drinking for a month after the excesses of the holiday season – otherwise known as dry January – has become a popular New Year’s resolution. And this year, although the stress of the pandemic and a new variant could make an even more tempting nightcap, experts say it’s always …

OTTAWA – More than 20,000 Canadians have died of overdoses in the past five years, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid overdose epidemic has worsened further. Yesterday NDP Mental Health and Addiction Critic Gord Johns introduced a private member’s bill to tackle this emergency by decriminalizing personal possession and …

GrAnts will fund mental health and addiction services supporting Hoosiers in Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Tippecanoe counties and Wabash. PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation today awarded nine grants totaling $ 255,000 to programs that help communities …

TURN A NEW SHEET In Caloocan City, drug addicts are on a new path to recovery during the pandemic, selling fresh produce to their neighbors and friends. It helps them stay sober and preoccupied while earning a living for their family. —KRIXIA SUBING SUBING MANILA, Philippines – They switch from …

Additional funding to help expand mental health awareness and treatment in Chelsea and surrounding communities CHELSEA, MI, (November 2, 2021) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced that it has received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and …

Demand for drug addiction services in the Midwest has “never been higher,” according to the Ana Liffey Drug Project. Since 2012, the association’s team in the Midwest region has worked with an average of 250 people per year. However, in the past 12 months, 490 people have needed addiction support, …

Photo by Kyle Pozorski Kyle Pozorski story Local News Posted 10/29/2021 6:27 PM Flambeau Lake – More than 96,000 people nationwide have died from drug overdoses in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC reports that this is a 30% increase from the previous year and a record …

Almost overnight, the norm that people in Massachusetts once knew for attending school, going to work, meeting friends and family, was reversed. The pandemic has brought an end to statewide closures, social distancing and mask warrants, and daily life – including school and extracurricular activities -. Reality was now only …

In response to questions, the IMH’s National Addictions Management Service (Nams) said it had not seen any significant increase in cases of alcohol dependence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, Dr Desmond Wai, a specialist in liver and gastrointestinal diseases at a private hospital, said he had seen more cases of …

Where does your mind go when you have free time? A study conducted by the University of Arizona and published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the results reveal a surprising amount of our sanity. 78 participants were trained to express their thoughts aloud for 10 minutes while …

RALEIGH, NC (AP) – Persistent alcohol shortages on the shelves of local liquor control stores have prompted North Carolina lawmakers to question ABC’s current top official and distribution entrepreneur. But after a hearing on Wednesday, the House ABC committee chairman leading the discussion remained frustrated, media reported. “I’m probably more …

Delaware Goes Purple returns for its fourth year in October, turning the state into purple to defeat opioid addiction and raise awareness about substance use. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and US Senator Chris Coons are the co-chairs of Delaware Goes Purple this year. “I am delighted to join again as …

Walking down Semple Street, students will discover one of Oakland’s new party spots – Phat Bar. The giant pink neon sign, loud music, friendly atmosphere and cool drinks are designed to attract customers. Phat Nguyen, Phung Nguyen and Andy Do opened Phat’s bar on January 21 after spontaneously coming up …

By DON BABWIN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – A historian dedicated to keeping alive the stories of long-deceased victims of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border and a civil rights activist whose mission is to ensure that people who come out of prison are free to enter the voting booth …

The road to recovery from addiction is personal to Dawn Kepler, Community Health Associate for MSU Student Health Center. When she was a student at Michigan State, Kepler said she tried to start her own recovery but didn’t know where to start. Her path to recovery began after college and …

The Federal Way Mirror asked Federal Way city council candidates a few questions about their priorities and plans if elected. Read the candidates’ responses for Position 2 below. The Mirror’s 2021 nominee debate will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13 at Twin Lakes Golf …

Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill on September 10 to amend current liquor laws in North Carolina, including allowing online orders at ABC stores and the purchase of a second alcoholic beverage at events university sportsmen. House Bill 890 grants customers the ability to place orders online at ABC stores …

HOUGHTON – One of the goals of Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala’s concept for the Mental Health Presentation in Eagle River on May 27, 2021, was to help the public better understand mental health, to begin to eliminate the social stigma regarding mental health. disease and those who want or …

A new program aims to help Kentuckians struggling with drug addiction find and keep jobs. The effort is called the Kentucky Transformational Jobs Program, or KTEP, and includes several groups of businesses, governments and state health care. Normally, if an employee tests positive for drugs, they are immediately terminated. Companies …

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Liberty University is launching the first global center of its kind for mental health, addiction and recovery. This center will combine academic departments and multiple campus resources to work together on strategic partnerships and alliances that advance research and deliver education, training, advocacy and services. “The …

THC-infused spirits brand is the premier 1: 1 alcohol-free substitute for gin, tequila and bourbon MILL VALLEY, Calif., September 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – MXXN, a brand of alcohol-free and cannabis-infused spirits, today enters the cannabis and spirits industries with the launch of three expressions: Dry london, Jalisco Agave …

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) – Expired or even unwanted drugs could put people at risk for drug addiction. In western Maryland, Washington Goes Purple, which is an addiction prevention and awareness organization, went door-to-door alongside members of the Hagerstown Police and Fire Departments for their first march drug recovery since the …

Alcohol use has declined and nicotine use and prescription misuse increased among 10 to 14 year olds during the pandemic, according to a study released last week. Overall, the rate of drug use among these young people has remained stable during the pandemic based on repeated surveys of more than …

When I was about 9 years old, I lost my maternal grandfather. Eddie Powell was a Korean War veteran and single dad during a time when black single fathers were real unicorns. He was the strong, stoic type of straight man typical of his generation. Men who have been socialized …

As drug overdose deaths increase in Virginia and across the country, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, D-Henrico, introduced a bipartisan bill that would create permanent federal funding for addiction recovery programs. The legislation would require states to spend at least 10% of the money they receive from the federal block grant …

During the pandemic, sales of alcohol in supermarkets increased – as did deaths from alcoholic illnesses. / Gary Parkinson During the pandemic, sales of alcohol in supermarkets increased – as did deaths from alcoholic illnesses. / Gary Parkinson The number of people in England dying from alcoholic diseases increased by …

Drug overdoses in Tennessee increased in the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020. Agencies providing drug treatment are moving forward with recovery programs, members of the Greene County Anti-Drug Coalition said Thursday. More than 20 members of the coalition met in person for the first time in more than 16 months …

Over 93000 Americans died of overdoses in 2020, highest number on record Opioid-related overdose deaths increased from 50,963 in 2019 to 69,710 in 2020 Washington (July 15, 2021) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) And Mike Braun (R-Ind.) Reintroduced two laws to help fight the opioid epidemic by improving …

Whereas previously the “dry move” was often limited to dry January alone, such events are now on the increase and appear to be increasingly adopted by Asian consumers. “Back then, dry January was just a one-month initiative, but now we have more trends like moderate March. Dry July and above, …

DENVER – Calls come to 911 every day: A homeless man stands outside a liquor store, yelling and acting aggressively. A woman has a mental health crisis and says she cannot feel her body or her face. A man who was escorted by police 90 minutes ago returned and exposed …

Pandemic to blame for increased depression and anxiety, health professional says Emily Epstein, nurse practitioner at San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health. Epstein said the pandemic has caused an increase in mental health problems. San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health FARMINGTON – Despite the state reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, medical …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for people of all demographics around the world. Therefore, UNODC findings in the context of the pandemic are important Representation image. Reuters Drug addiction is a problem that mainly affects young people around the world. What can begin as recreational use or …

Physician Assistant Sarah Martin sits at the front desk of Ideal Option, a drug-assisted addiction treatment clinic in Juneau. (Kavitha George / KTOO) Doctors in Alaska have obtained temporary state permission to use telehealth to prescribe a controlled, but life-saving drug used to treat opioid addiction. State officials say they …

MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – Addiction is a problem that many families face. A local pastor from Mobile shares his experience with what he describes as a synthetic drug epidemic in his community. I spoke with Dominic Grant from Walk By Faith Christian Ministries in Mobile on Texas Street. He says …

In May 2019, two people were seen for alcoholism at The Doorway, a referral center for drug treatment in Keene. Last month, that number rose to 25, echoing a national increase in alcohol use amid the COVID-19 pandemic and adding, locally, to the need for drug treatment facilities. “People have …

BANGKOK – A Thai court formally approved Thai Airways International’s rehabilitation plan on Tuesday, removing all legal hurdles to put the plan into action. “The central bankruptcy court has issued an order approving Thai Airways International’s business recovery plan,” the airline said in a statement. “Plan administrators and all employees …

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) will receive more than $ 94 million in additional federal grants to increase addiction and mental health services over the next four years, as the state responds to a increased demand caused by the covid19 pandemic. OBH worked with …

By Andrew Mills and five other law enforcement officials. As executives of the police, we stand by the Constitution and our goal is to foster safe communities. Each of us is committed to ensuring that our policing practices are fair, equitable and balanced. Now we are tempering our public safety …

Kelly Osbourne opens up about her battles with drug and alcohol addiction Through MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer June 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. • 2 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article NEW YORK – Kelly Osbourne opens up about her battles with drug and alcohol …

American Airlines will delay the sale of alcoholic beverages this summer to key cabin passengers due to increased passenger misbehavior in recent months, including refusal to wear masks and several assaults on flight attendants. Fort Worth-based American Airlines told crew members it would not reintroduce the sale of beer, wine …

Nykerrius Williams knows the close relationship between hip-hop and opioid use. Williams, 27, a freelance rapper from Gibsland, La. Named Young Nyke, first took oxycodone pills at the age of 16 and continued to abuse the pills, as well as Lortabs, Xanax and Codeine Cough. syrups, until recently. For him, …

Newark, NJ, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – According to the report published by Fior Markets, the global soft drinks market is expected to increase from $ 923.06 million in 2020 and reach $ 1,732.7 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 8.19% during the forecast period 2021-2028. The non-alcoholic …

If you take the Market-Frankford line from SEPTA to Somerset station and exit onto Kensington Avenue, you might run into someone like Kenneth Harris. He is an outreach specialist for Merakey, a social service agency that recently partnered with the authority to help people struggling with homelessness and substance abuse …

Every day, three people in the Tampa Bay area die of an opioid overdose in what is described as “the epidemic within the pandemic” – the peak in opioid use associated with COVID-19. To solve the problem, the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of regional business leaders, recently launched a …

The New York restaurant industry continues to pressure lawmakers to permanently expand take-out alcohol provisions in the state, which has proven to be a lifeline for many establishments in difficulty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Restaurant Association is set to release a new survey on Monday that found …

He placed the cafe on the roof of his car, collapsed in the parking lot and later died. He was 38 years old. Every year since, his twin sister, Jill Cichowicz, has hosted a fundraiser called ‘A Night for Scott’, and the fourth annual event took place on Saturday at …

By Anthony Birritteri, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2021 Whether it’s because of the COVID-19 pandemic or for other reasons, more and more people are talking freely about their mental health and asking for help. According to former Governor Richard Codey, who was the keynote speaker at the New Jersey Association of …

HOUGHTON – In a recent press release, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said: “I, Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, hereby proclaim May 2021 Michigan Mental Health Awareness Month.” In his 12-point proclamation, the governor went on to say that “All individuals can go through difficult and stressed times in their lives and …

RALEIGH, NC (AP) – The long practice in North Carolina of county sheriffs granting permits to local residents before they can purchase a handgun would end under legislation approved by the House on Wednesday night. The North Carolina Sheriffs Association supported the repeal of the gun purchase license – a …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Witness testimony began in landmark opioid lawsuit in which West Virginia local governments sued three major drug distributors accused of fueling the opioid epidemic . Cabell County and the Town of Huntington claim that drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc. and McKesson Corp have …

PHOENIX – The United States comes from checked in its highest number of overdose deaths ever in 12 months – a grim milestone that highlights the weight of the coronavirus pandemic on the protracted opioid epidemic, as well as the need for additional solutions. At the federal and state levels, …

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee – (BUSINESS WIRE) – May 5, 2021 – Kentucky ranked third among states with the largest increase in drug overdose deaths in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic according to new federal data. Responding directly to this urgent need, Spero Health, a national leader in providing care …

Montezuma Winery operates a slushy wine stand at the 2018 New York State Fair. Megan Ehrhart A bill introduced by a Syracuse state senator would allow vendors to use their permits to sell alcoholic beverages at the 2020 New York State Fair for this year’s event. State Senator Rachel May …

ISTANBUL – Turkish government decision to ban alcohol sales in nearly three-week lockdown to contain COVID-19 sparks political storm, with opponents accusing the Islamic-born government of using pandemic to pursue a religious agenda. The alcohol ban is part of a nationwide lockdown that took effect Thursday and will end on …

Ryan Walters of Lanesborough spent five years as an independent theater professional. In 2019, he joined the Connecticut Dance Company MOMIX on international tour, as tour technical director. Upon his return to the Berkshires last February, he was hired by MASS MoCA as a freelance technician for choreographer Bill T. …

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans are a hot trend in payments because they allow consumers to purchase products and pay them back with interest-free installments in a timely manner. How hot are they? According to management consultants Oliver Wyman, BNPL’s fintechs facilitated between $ 20 billion and $ 25 …

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles County Development Authority today launched a small business loan program to help prevent job losses and business closings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Stabilization Loan Program is funded by $ 10 million from the US Economic Development Administration through a federal …

1. Why did you decide to get into the loan business? Fortunately, accidentally! In the 1990s I was looking for a job and what better place to start than the world of financial services? I am a self-sufficient person and started my career as a salesperson and continue to remain …

Bombay (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Global digital payments leader PayPal on Tuesday entered into a partnership with FlexiLoans.com, a leading digital lending platform to provide freelancers, women entrepreneurs, sole proprietors and MSMEs with business loans without warranty. Through the partnership, PayPal said it further reaffirms its commitment to democratize …

Based in Lithuania Flow rate, which offers borderless financing for small businesses, notes that many people are now starting to understand that making smart investments can be a good way to save money for later or for larger purchases. however, Flow rate states that companies or firms “rarely” think about …

The number of women investing in alternative loans in Europe has increased dramatically during 2020, new research shows. According to alternative investment market Mintos, women now constitute 15% of its total investor base – a 43% increase year-over-year. Mintos found that Estonia had the highest proportion of female new investors, …