When attendees of the Marion County Family Recovery Court come together virtually on March 29 to celebrate two women who graduated from the program, the speeches, words of encouragement and tears will end in final goodbyes. The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee announced that the Family Recovery Court, which began …
Read More »Biden and Becerra donate millions to opioids and addiction drugs
WASHINGTON The Biden administration has earmarked $25.6 million to give entities fighting the overdose epidemic drug treatments, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told McClatchy on Tuesday. The grants are intended to make drug treatment more widely available for opioid use disorders and prescription drug abuse, …
Read More »Congressman Kim gets $300,000 for Burlington County’s HOPE ONE in federal spending bill
Congressman Kim gets $300,000 for Burlington County’s HOPE ONE in federal spending bill Mount Laurel, NJ – This week, Congressman Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass the government’s fiscal year 2022 funding package that includes $300,000 for the county’s HOPE ONE Mobile Access Unit. Burlington. Congressman Kim applied for community project …
Read More »Resurgence Behavioral Health Helps Californian Recover From Addiction and Find Inner Peace
Costa Mesa, Calif., March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costa Mesa, CA – Substance use disorder is a complex condition that often goes deeper than drug or alcohol abuse. At Resurgence Behavioral Health, a California man found the help he needed to uncover the reasons for his addiction and learn …
Read More »Two more coloradans arrested for fentanyl offenses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — Two more people are in custody on drug charges related to fentanyl. Federal court documents say Douglas Floyd and Marlene McGuire are in jail and face federal drug charges for distributing fentanyl in Colorado. The two allegedly sold fentanyl to Maria Cecilia Davis-Conchie who then …
Read More »mHealth apps for depression: overcoming the challenges
(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 …
Read More »Old Town Neighborhood Association releases plan to revitalize neighborhood
A new Old Town Neighborhood Associations plan calls for, among other things, that Portland police officers know the name of at least one person in every business or that residence/business owners and non-profit organizations know the name and number of at least one Old Town PPB Officer. Kaylee Domzalski/OPB On …
Read More »Calls to overhaul methadone distribution grow, but clinics resist
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 …
Read More »Governor Newsom launches new plan to help Californians struggling with mental health issues and homelessness
CARE (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment) Court is a new policy framework to help people living with untreated mental health and addictions issues Enables Californians in crisis to access housing, treatment and care Liability for individuals and local governments with court orders for services SAN JOSE – At a mental …
Read More »Sheridan Smith’s health: the star’s fight against a “genetic” disease – alcoholism
The year was 2016 when Sheridan Smith was caught in a downward spiral, missing encores and letting audiences down. In a candid interview, the mother-of-one revealed she was “struggling”. “I was struggling with alcohol…with my mental health,” Sheridan told the Guardian. Discussing her appearance on the TV show Who Do …
Read More »Fine’s Bill Supports Employees with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Disorders
SPRINGFIELD — To encourage employers to hire people in recovery from mental health or substance abuse disorders, State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) introduced a bill providing eligible employers with tax credits for hiring and retaining employees with these conditions. “Too often, hard-working, experienced employees are fired because of a mental …
Read More »Pakistani narco-terrorism at J&K has already had disastrous consequences
In recent years there has been a phenomenal increase in the amount narcotics trafficked and consumed in India. What was once a largely metropolitan habit is rapidly catching up in India’s tier two cities. In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a pre-existing chronic drug abuse problem has now taken on epidemic …
Read More »WATCH: Former NBA guard Delonte West trains for Big 3 just two years after being homeless
Getty Images Mental health issues and substance abuse issues left former NBA guard Delonte West homeless two years ago. Now, the 38-year-old is working on finding his next professional basketball home. For the past month, West has been training daily at Pat The Roc Basketball Academy in Gaithersburg, Md., with …
Read More »Zimbabwe grapples with drug abuse issues during pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Tucked away in a corner of a dimly lit hallway in a dilapidated building in Zimbabwe’s Mbare township, a few drug addicts desperate for recovery prayed and encouraged each other to cut back on their habits. They passed each other a plate of cookies. Among the …
Read More »Alcohol Rehab in Ohio: Get the Best Treatment for Alcoholism
Did you know that alcohol use disorder affects more than 14.5 million people in the United States only. In fact, almost one in five adults in Ohio having indulged in heavy drinking or binge drinking in the past month. Fortunately, there is reliable professional support if you are looking for …
Read More »“Non-judgmental encourages people to engage and change” – Mental Health Social Worker of the Year
John Leavy, Mental Health Social Worker of the Year, 2021 One of the primary goals of child social work is to protect children when their parents face what is known as the “trio of vulnerabilities”: mental health issues, substance abuse and domestic violence. But what about those parents? Helping them …
Read More »Emmer, Trone, Turner and Tonko Introduce Legislation Providing Mental Health Care to Pre-Trial Inmates | Press Releases
Emmer, Trone, Turner and Tonko Introduce Legislation Providing Mental Health Care to Pre-Trial Inmates | Press releases | Congressman Tom Emmer …
Read More »Mom Fights For More Addiction Resources In Oregon After Losing Daughter | Local News
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) — Families affected by Oregon’s drug addiction crisis are asking state lawmakers for help. Cathy McInnis is one of those mothers fighting for more resources in the state. She lost her daughter to alcohol addiction on March 1, 2020. “She was in rehab and she passed away,” …
Read More »Senator Collins asks the experts about the COV…
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 …
Read More »Opioid-related deaths soar in US and Tampa Bay
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Figures recently released by the CDC showed a startling increase in the number of opioid overdoses across the country. More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses over a one-year period between May 2020 and April 2021; a 30% increase over the previous year. In the …
Read More »The growing human cost of sports betting
We’re heading into the Super Bowl, a time of joy and anticipation for most sports fans. But not for everyone. Certainly not for Steven Delaney. He has no intention of watching the big game. Watching sports of all kinds might bring it back to mind. “I’m staying away from it …
Read More »Jackson County Drug Court hopes to give people a second chance | Illinois News
By MAKAYLA HOLDER, Southern Illinois (Carbondale) CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A drug treatment court traveled to Jackson County to help people facing drug addiction and criminal charges get their lives back, Judge Steven Bost said. “The beauty of this program is that it’s been researched, studied, and studied, and it …
Read More »Woman reflects on costs of alcoholism as Wisconsin loses more lives
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, …
Read More »How can PCPs properly manage patients with opioid use disorder?
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Read More »Ketamine, an “intriguing new therapy” for alcoholism
Three weekly dissociative infusions anesthetic ketamine combined with mindfulness-based relapse prevention therapy can help adults with alcohol consumption (AUD) maintain abstinence, according to new research. Preliminary results from a Phase 2, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial show that ketamine was well tolerated and, compared to placebo, associated with more days abstinence from …
Read More »Homicide was the leading cause of child deaths in the city from 2016 to 2020
Homicide is the leading cause of child deaths in Baltimore, according to a new city analysis of the unusual and unexpected deaths of 208 minors over the past five years. The report, written by the Child Fatality Review team and published on Friday, said new policies and additional resources in …
Read More »Governor Hochul Announces Award of More Than $3.7 Million to Support Addiction Services Across New York State
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 …
Read More »11 Signs of Alcoholism and How to Get Help for an Alcohol Use Disorder
Experts now refer to alcoholism as a mental health condition called alcohol use disorder (AUD). Major signs include food cravings, difficulty controlling alcohol intake, and drinking that affects your daily life. A therapist or recovery professional can help you change your drinking habits and create lasting change. Visit Insider’s Health …
Read More »Tampa Bay’s first recovery school nears one year
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida. — Victory High School, which leaders say is the first recovery high school in Tampa Bay, marked one year since its grand opening this month. Classes started last April. What do you want to know Victory High School has celebrated a year since its inauguration on …
Read More »Houston drug treatment centers are feeling the effects of the omicron variant – Houston Public Media
Close up top view of people sitting in a circle talking. Inpatient addiction treatment centers in Houston are experiencing staffing shortages and other problems due to the omicron variant. The Cheyenne Center added plexiglass barriers to protect patients and counselors and until recently could not allow anyone from outside the …
Read More »Deans highlight the power of collaborations to impact the health of Ohioans
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 …
Read More »What Rehab’s Avicii Diaries Reveal About His Mental Health
Avicii’s diaries detail his mental health issues Avicii, born Tim Bergling, was a popular DJ, songwriter and producer from Sweden. With charts topping songs like “Levels” and “Wake Me Up”, Avicii’s music redefined the genre. Despite Avicii’s rapid success, the artist’s lifelong struggles with anxiety and addiction led to his …
Read More »Zendaya Says New Euphoria Season Could Be ‘Triggering’ And ‘Hard To Watch’ For Some People | Ents & Arts News
Actress Zendaya has warned fans that the new hit show series Euphoria contains themes that may be “triggering” and “difficult to watch” for some viewers. The hard-hitting drama centers on a group of adult teenagers in the United States, showing how they deal with topics such as their mental health, …
Read More »Addiction and mental health treatment programs struggle to find staff amid COVID outbreak
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 …
Read More »Telehealth May Reduce Barriers to Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders
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 …
Read More »Atopic diseases before pregnancy increase the risk of peripartum mental disorders
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Read More »Researcher explores the use of cannabinoids to treat obesity
Although cannabis is often associated with “food cravings” in popular culture, a University of Toronto researcher Justin matheson wonders if cannabinoids – compounds naturally found in plants – can actually be used to treat obesity. “At first glance, the research seems a little paradoxical,” says Matheson, who received a doctorate …
Read More »APEX is proud to announce its new Chairman of the Board: Michael Cartwright
APEX Recovery of San Diego is proud to announce its new Chairman of the Board: Michael Cartwright APEX is proud to announce its new Chairman of the Board: Michael Cartwright â – Dr Matthieu Bruhin SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ – APEX Recovery is a state-of-California …
Read More »SAMHSA Works To Turn National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Into Three Digit Number | 2021-12-31
Rockville, MD – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to upgrade the National Lifeline for Suicide Prevention to a three-digit number – 988. According to a press release, Congress has designated the updated dial code in 2020 and the Department of Health and Human Services, through …
Read More »I was addicted to heroin and had given up on myself. Then suddenly, briefly, I felt an urge to live | Medications
IIt was a Saturday night in early October 1986. My 30th birthday party, or what happened to that. Just a handful of junkies and my few remaining friends sitting on the floor of a gray, bare room in a South London apartment. I had thought it would be fun, because …
Read More »Parents of Ethan Crumbley: Prosecutors say parents of suspect who shot Michigan deliberately ignored signs that their son was a threat
Ethan Crumbley, 15, was indicted as an adult in the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, which left four students dead. The shooting also left seven others injured, six students and a teacher. Crumbley faces one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first degree murder, …
Read More »Mental health and wellness supports offered to the Brock community while on vacation – The Brock News
As Brock University’s vacation close approaches, students, staff, and faculty are reminded of several mental health and wellness resources available to them during vacation and early on. of the new year. Support for student mental health and well-being Students seeking mental health support and personal counseling can access licensed professional …
Read More »NDP Introduces Bill to Tackle Overdose Crisis and Save Lives “Canada’s NDP
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 …
Read More »Rotating emergency services must offer more to victims of child abuse and neglect
Newswise – Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for an end to ‘revolving door’ emergency services after finding evidence showing alarming attendance rates in children’s hospital emergency departments, adolescents and adults who are victims of child abuse and neglect. A study by Professor Leonie Segal of UniSA …
Read More »Addiction psychiatrist gives advice on saying no to holiday drinks
People with alcohol addiction can be vulnerable while on vacation. They may be asked to indulge in something they’d rather avoid – a problem that a Northern Virginia psychiatrist has advice for now and in the future. People with alcohol addiction can be vulnerable while on vacation. They may be …
Read More »Duke Energy Provides $ 255,000 to Address Addiction and Mental Health Needs in Indiana Communities | Duke Energy
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 …
Read More »One in four workers with increased medical expenses report mental health impacts
More than a quarter (27%) of employees with employer-sponsored health insurance said these expenses had a major impact on their mental health, while 16% said they had a major impact on their mental health. the well-being of their families. More than a quarter (27%) of employees with employer-sponsored health insurance …
Read More »Do you dream of an alcohol-free Christmas? Join the (soda) club | Alcohol
The concept of a Christmas without champagne, wine or whiskey is counter-intuitive to many. But this holiday season, a growing number of Britons are avoiding alcohol and preparing for a party all – or at least partially -, according to retailers. Sales in the alcohol-free and low-alcohol category, also known …
Read More »Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant
On St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in September 2021. The grant will provide mental health training to over 2 500 community members over the next five years. . The Substance Abuse …
Read More »Centraide local sets fundraising record for 2021 campaign
Content of the article Despite raising funds during a pandemic, United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington once again exceeded its fundraising goal with a record total of $ 3.803 million in 2021. Content of the article The announcement was made during a virtual campaign landing rally Thursday morning. …
Read More »Moose Jaw Addiction Awareness Week aims to break the stigma around drug use
A group of community organizations in Moose Jaw are hosting a week of events aimed at improving understanding of substance use disorders. âWe really want people to know that being stigmatized and treating people differently because they have an addiction disorder can prevent them from seeking help,â said Mary Lee …
Read More »Has Covid-19 changed our relationship with drugs? The answer is complicated
If three years ago Maddie Greer had been told she would smoke weed every day, she wouldn’t have believed it. But when the pandemic struck, Greer, a 24-year-old writer from Georgia, changed. She started drinking so much that she gained 80 pounds. She began to have health problems, including constant …
Read More »Filmmaker profiles young man’s struggle with substance abuse disorders
“More than 100,000 people have died from an overdose in the past year,” he says. “And Josiah’s story is one that we hope can help save lives.” The Centers for Disease Control released that figure on Wednesday. Those numbers aren’t final yet, but it’s a total the nation has never …
Read More »Overdose deaths hit record highs as pandemic spreads
The ubiquity of fentanyl and the unique social conditions caused by the pandemic combined to create a perfect storm, experts said. While some addicts seek out fentanyl, said Dr Volkow, others “may not have wanted to take it. But that’s what is sold, and the risk of overdosing is very …
Read More »Bendigo Health’s $ 59.5 Million Rehabilitation Facility Takes Another Step | Bendigo Advertiser
news, local news, Central Victorian-era residents move one step closer to world-class healthcare closer to home, with major construction scheduled to begin later this month at the new 59.5-meter rehab facility million dollars to Bendigo hospital. The state government has confirmed that initial work on the multi-million dollar project is …
Read More »Alcohol and PTSD Research: Psychology Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship
Too often, people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) take a bottle to soothe the pain of their symptoms. Such a choice not only ends up worsening their mental health, but can also wreak havoc on their relationships. A fifth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at Binghamton University, Eileen …
Read More »LGBTQ American Indians Report High Levels of Depression and Abuse, Study Finds
Alaskan Native American Indian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (AIAN) adults have higher levels of mental health issues, physical abuse and economic instability than their non-LGBTQ peers, according to a new report. The study, released last month by UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute ahead of Native American Heritage Month in …
Read More »Andie MacDowell Takes Into The Chaos And Darkness Of His Childhood For “Maid”
Actor Andie MacDowell was hoping she would get the chance to work opposite his daughter, Margaret Qualley, so she was pleasantly surprised when Qualley landed the lead role in the Netflix series. Housemaid, and suggested that MacDowell join her in production. âIt’s a really special thing to happen to a …
Read More »Long-time drug addict, Yankton’s mother graduated from drug court | State and regional
YANKTON, SD (AP) – As a nine-year addict, Keri Curtis chose to stay away from her children rather than let them see how much she had fallen. She lived on the streets, moving from place to place. She found herself trapped in abusive relationships and toxic people, also describing herself …
Read More »“He’s the most spiritual man I know. South Jersey’s sanity savior gets his own movie.
Violet Marrero didn’t believe much in therapy, but she knew she needed help. So about eight years ago, she turned to The Starting Point, a nonprofit counseling center in South Jersey that, for decades, has been a lifeline for thousands of sufferers. mental health and addiction issues. Initially, Marrero finally …
Read More »Gardens of Mental Health: UNRWA finds new ways to integrate wellness into stress relief spaces for Palestinian refugees in Syria – Syrian Arab Republic
The UNRWA facilities have become a symbol of security and peace for Palestinian refugees in Syria. Survivors of more than ten years of conflict, Palestinian refugees need stable and secure spaces where they can come together as a community, develop their hobbies and explore their creativity. Tariq al Shalabi is …
Read More »BCSO Care Coordinator Mckenzie Galbreath works to tackle drug addiction in the community
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is working to change the lives of those struggling with drug addiction in the area with their new care coordinator positions. Care Coordinator Mckenzie Galbreath began her career in the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 as a part-time analyst. …
Read More »St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Receives $ 1.125 Million to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services Livonia, Michigan (MI), Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
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 …
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The people of Frédéric who have not yet purchased their charcoal for the winter are warned to do so immediately. There will be a coal shortage in January and February, according to one of the local dealers. The shortage of anthracite coal is expected to be particularly rare. The shortage, …
Read More »US Representative Madeleine Dean and her son write memoirs about her addiction and recovery
On October 30, Harry Cunnane, the second son of US Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, celebrated his ninth year of recovery from addiction. To mark the occasion, Inquirer reporter Rita Giordano sat down with Cunnane and Dean to chat Under our roof: a son’s fight for recovery, a mother’s fight for her …
Read More »Snail Mail on ‘Valentin’, Heartbreak, Rehab and Coffee
It’s normal for an artist who performs under the Snail Mail name to show up late for an interview. “Oh my god, I’m so sorry,” said Lindsey Jordan, 22, as she stepped out of the leafy steps of Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan, half an hour late, and approached the …
Read More »Telemedicine is expanding as mental health cases increase among residents of Mass.
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 …
Read More »Doctors and lawyers slam drug treatment plan at Suffolk County Jail
With a new courtroom and treatment center soon to be operational at Suffolk County Jail, several doctors and political leaders are coming together to oppose the plan. Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins is setting up a makeshift courtroom and treatment center in his prison to care for those living in …
Read More »Alcohol and athletic performance | Cultivation of alcohol by bicycle
More often than not, after coming out of the woods in the parking lot of your local mountain bike trail system, you can count on a group of runners with their hatches down and beers in hand. The consumption of alcohol in cyclocross races is certainly well promoted, and at …
Read More »Bowen Center Receives $ 3.9 Million Grant to Increase Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 10:17 PM EDT / Update: Oct 25, 2021 / 10:17 PM EDT WARSAW, Indiana (WANE) – The Bowen Center has received a $ 3.9 million grant to help increase mental health care, case management and addiction recovery treatment. With this grant, the center said it …
Read More »County’s first treatment court aims to break cycle of drug addiction and crime
By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story RAVALLI COUNTY, Montana (Republic of Ravalli) – It has been less than two months since Ravalli County opened its first treatment court that aims to break the cycle of drug addiction, crime and incarceration. District Judge Howard Recht feels like …
Read More »Ketamine and psilocybin, better known as party drugs, showing promise for treating mood disorders
TORONTO – It has been more than a decade since Bruno Guèvremont returned to Canada after his military deployment in Afghanistan. Like so many other veterans, Guèvremont’s combat experiences had a mental impact. During his second tour in 2009, Guevremont was part of a team that dismantled improvised explosive devices, …
Read More »OK State Representative Says Criminal Justice Reform Needs More Than SQ780 Gives
ARDMORE, Oklahoma (KXII) – A representative for the state of Southeastern Oklahoma has announced that he wants to amend State Issue 780 to improve criminal justice reform. The measure was adopted five years ago. The hope was that by doing crimes like drug possession and low-intensity property crimes, prison populations …
Read More »“Both intolerable and addictive”: five well-being courses and applications tested on the road | Health & well-being
AAustralians are the world’s largest consumers of health and wellness apps, far exceeding our weight per capita in our quest for optimal physical and mental condition, according to a study by telecommunications company Uswitch. Over the past few years, we’ve created them too – with everyone from fitness influencers to …
Read More »Study finds downward trend in buprenorphine abuse in U.S. adults with opioid use disorder
Data from a nationally representative survey indicates that in 2019, nearly three-quarters of American adults who reported having consumed buprenorphine did not abuse the drug in the past 12 months. In addition, the abuse of buprenorphine in people with opioid use disorders tended to decline between 2015 and 2019, despite …
Read More »Ky. Lawmakers Seek Ways To Reduce Child Abuse – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Lawmakers say they want to do more to prevent child abuse in Kentucky after years of troubling reports ranking the state as one of the worst for child abuse. The Legislature’s Oversight and Investigation Committee met on Thursday to discuss the findings and recommendations of the external review panel on …
Read More »Can Acupuncture Help Recovery From Addiction? – Cleveland Clinic
Drug addiction and trauma are very difficult and complex things to deal with. Fortunately, neither has to struggle alone. In addition to treatment solutions that take into account a person’s individual needs, there are additional therapies that can help promote healing and recovery. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) acupuncture …
Read More »1 in 5 people who are “opioid naïve” continue to take pain medication 3 months after surgery
New research shows that about 1 in 5 adults who are “opioid-naïve” continued to use pain relievers three months after having a procedure. People with depression, bipolar disorder, pulmonary hypertension, or who smoked were among those most at risk of continuing to take opioids, according to findings presented at the …
Read More »Facebook whistleblower tells my daughter’s story about social media addiction
A few months ago, as the pandemic seemed to be receding and we had a first glimpse of what a normal life could be like again, my wife and I realized that our 13-year-old daughter had become addicted to social media. I don’t use the word âaddictionâ lightly, although I …
Read More »Crack down on vendors, build affordable rehabilitation centers
Not so long ago, a 14 year old teenager was sitting in front of me staring at the floor. Parents complained that their son often became aggressive without any apparent provocation. Twenty years ago, I would have tried to look at school distress, parental pressure, or adolescent disorders as probable …
Read More »Research on wandering thoughts may offer clues to mental health
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 …
Read More »Rehabilitation is crucial for minors: DCPCR | Delhi News
New Delhi: After the Delhi High Court closed 1,108 cases in which investigations against minors in minor cases had been pending for more than a year, the chairman of the Delhi Commission for the Protection of Human Rights child (DCPCR), Anurag Kundu, said the court had ended the investigation, but …
Read More »Governor Newsom signs legislation 10.1.21
Posted: 01 Oct 2021 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 342 by Assembly Member Mike Gipson (D-Carson) – Health care coverage: colorectal cancer: screening and screening. AB 381 by Assembly Member Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) – Facilities Allowed: Homework. AB 451 …
Read More »The opioid crisis is neither a white person nor an adult’s problem
How Can Psychiatrists Improve Drug Addiction Treatment in Black and Pediatric Patients? The high-profile death of 54-year-old actor Michael K. Williams confirmed to be due to an overdose of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl,1 was a sobering reminder that the opioid crisis is far from a problem limited to white Americans, …
Read More »The Road to Recovery Begins with the First Step | News, Sports, Jobs
HOUGHTON – For many people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have will be with themselves. The conversation begins with the question: “Am I an alcoholic? “ Where “Do I have a drinking problem? “ The American Addiction Center, on Alcohol.org, says …
Read More »Clearmind Medicine to Host “Psychedelics for Alcoholism” Virtual Educational Event on October 20
Panel of Experts to Present and Discuss Potential New Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder and Heavy Alcohol Use TORONTO, October 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – via InvestorWire – Clearmind Medicine Inc. (CSE: CMND) (“Clear mind“or the”Society“), a psychedelic medicine biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapies …
Read More »Former drug addict now works to help those in need | New
As unusual as it may sound, Talik Woodard sees a lot of parallels between his life and the life of his home. Located in the 700 block of East Monroe Street, Woodard’s home has long been in a state of disrepair and neglect, with crumbling and unsafe front and back …
Read More »Blunt: Missouri Community Mental Health Centers Receive $ 25 Million Grant
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), the top Republican on the Senate Credit Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor / HHS), released the following statement on Addiction and Mental Health Services administration announcement that it has awarded $ 25 million in grants …
Read More »Deep brain stimulation can ease opioid addiction when other treatments fail
As James Fisher waited for an experimental brain surgery he recently had, he wondered if this would be the treatment that would finally help him get his addiction under control. The tiny electrodes implanted by surgeons into his brain’s reward center are designed to deliver electrical stimulation that could, in …
Read More »Home group unveils bipartisan mental health and addiction legislative plan
A bipartisan group of 144 House lawmakers plan to unveil their agenda on Wednesday to expand access to mental health care and tackle the growing drug epidemic after overdose deaths hit new highs, CQ Roll has learned. Call first exclusively. The group plans to announce its agenda of 66 bills …
Read More »Mayor’s 2022 Budget Proposal Includes $ 214 Million in Housing Assistance | Chicago News
A homeless camp in Chicago. (WTTW News) This story is part of WTTW’s Firsthand initiative that explores poverty in Chicago. The city’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year will include up to $ 214 million in housing assistance for Chicago’s homeless population, with funding provided by the US bailout, …
Read More »Brookings register | Alcoholism … start the conversation
Alcoholism, and addiction in general, is not a character defect or a weakness in self-control. It’s a disease. And, if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been affected by it. Perhaps you are struggling with alcohol use or a friend or family member is suffering from it. I rarely …
Read More »For the La Salle listening center, “there is no problem too big or too small”
Resources, advisory services and consultations are available for explorers. The academic year arouses a myriad of emotions. While some experience enthusiasm or hope, others struggle with stress and anxiety. “Students go through transitions in real time. Things are constantly changing and students are encouraged to adapt, ”said Erica Rogers, Ph.D., …
Read More »Advocates call for more resources for homeless people as winter approaches
“We are calling for an end to homelessness everywhere,” Smith said. “We call on our governor to devote more resources to housing our people – that is why we are here today.” Smith is among a group of lawyers, political leaders and activists who met outside the Salvation Army shelter …
Read More »Poll: Virginia veterans have had a tough year due to COVID | news / arlington
[Sun Gazette Newspapers provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] A new survey suggests that nearly one in five veterans living in Virginia believe the year of COVID was the most difficult year of their life without a fight, a rate in line with national …
Read More »Recovery from addiction is more than sobriety
September is the month of national recovery. An estimated 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older battled a substance use disorder in 2017, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It is also estimated that 22.35 million, or 9.1%, of Americans are recovering from a substance use …
Read More »Recovery is for everyone, help is available | News, Sports, Jobs
Often, people with mental health or addiction issues feel isolated and alone. Yet each year millions of Americans suffer from these conditions. It is estimated that one in 10 Americans suffers from a substance use disorder. In November 2020, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 44% of Americans suffered …
Read More »Changes to Wyoming’s Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse Efforts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Release) – As federal grant funding ends, state efforts to prevent prescription drug and opioid-related overdoses and deaths are evolving but continuing, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The WDH Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) first received the Grant to Prevent Prescription Drug / Opioid Overdose-Related …
Read More »Jim Anderson Selected as Chief of Public Safety for Montana Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections Carolynn Bright September 21, 2021 Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) deputy director Cynthia Wolken announced today that Jim Anderson will join the department as chief of public safety. Anderson comes to the Department of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, where he was the prison commander and managed …
Read More »Job Offered at Tyler Police Department Seeks to Help Local Homeless Population | criminality
As a Tyler Police Community Resource Officer, Johnny Green learned about the homeless population and their needs, including mental health and shelter resources, in the northeastern part of town. He has noticed an increasing number of homeless residents since he started seven or eight years ago in the role of …
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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 …
Read More »Newsweek recognizes WhiteSands as one of the top drug treatment centers in the United States
Company Named # 1 Addiction Treatment Provider in Florida for Two Consecutive Years DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – WhiteSands Treatment Center (“WhiteSands” or the “Company”), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment services, announced today that the Company was named …
Read More »“Nothing but a jar of mlukhiye”: Trauma, mental health in Lebanon | Beirut explosion
Beirut, Lebanon – It was a hot day in September when Jinane started looking for an international money transfer office near her home in the district of Ain el Remmaneh in the east of Beirut. Jinane, 32, had previously visited at least four offices, but none were on duty due …
Read More »Signs of fentanyl abuse, how to help someone who is dependent
A bag of evidence containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl disguised as Oxycodone is shown at a press conference led by US Attorney McGregor W. Scott at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday August 19, 2020 to raise awareness of the danger fentanyl as the number of fentanyl overdose deaths …
Read More »Summer of Healing event connects community with mental health resources
At their last Summer of Healing event, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention showcased community mental health resources available to those who may be struggling. Saturday’s event at Sherman Park coincided with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tarsha Wiggins is the founder of Speak Wellness Behavioral Health and Consulting, which focuses …
Read More »Judge dismisses Mongrel Mob’s drug rehab program as basis to reduce sentence
Judge Collins challenged the validity of Kahukura’s rehabilitation program, noting that among its executives is Mongrel Mob Notorious boss Sonny Smith. Photo / NZME Central Hawke’s Bay Kahukura and gang drug rehab program failed in its first attempt at court recognition when a judge in Napier dismissed it as the …
Read More »Liberty University Launches World’s First Center for Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery
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 …
Read More »Personal responsibility required in prisons and meeting rooms
When a person is brought to our prison, the process of taking personal responsibility for their actions begins. First, the accused / convicted offender has to spend time behind bars due to his violation of the law. And while they’re here, they can participate in programming to help them avoid …
Read More »Local health experts talk about pandemic drug addiction as overdoses rise
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – The number of drug addictions has increased during the pandemic. The delta variant intensified this. Local health experts say that with so many patients, they fear this problem will worsen beyond the pandemic. As the pandemic continues to fuel drug addiction, local health officials …
Read More »Opinion: Albertans with Substance Abuse Deserve Regulated, Efficient, High-Quality Services
Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Mike Ellis The safe consumption site at the Sheldon Chumir Center in downtown Calgary on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /Postmedia Content of the article Drug addiction is a disease that continues to impact our communities. Opioid addiction, in particular, …
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