An approach for studying the contributions of childhood sexual abuse and HPA axis dysregulation to substance use disorders - Hulme PA, Wegehaupt M, Kupzyk KA, French JA.
An environmental risk factor for substance abuse and dependence is childhood sexual abuse (CSA). We piloted an approach we developed to test the hypothesis that hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation from the stress of CSA is a biological ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
The association between abused adults and substance abuse in Taiwan, 2000-2015 - Chung CH, Lin IJ, Huang YC, Sun CA, Chien WC, Tzeng NS.
This study used da... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
Physiological, psychosocial and substance abuse effects of pornography addiction: a narrative review - Mehmood Qadri H, Waheed A, Munawar A, Saeed H, Abdullah S, Munawar T, Luqman S, Saffi J, Ahmad A, Babar MS.
Internet pornography provides explicit content in various forms and can progress from habit to addiction. The consumption of online porn has risen due to the general use of current technology. The main reasons people consume it are sexual arousal and sexua... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Kleptomania: Addiction, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorder
People with kleptomania exhibit distinct patterns of gazing and brain activity when shown images with environmental cues relevant to their symptoms (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - February 18, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Addiction and Substance Abuse Source Type: news
UNC Health eyes Granville County for new psychiatric hospital
UNC Health wants to convert a substance abuse center in Granville County into a 54-bed psychiatric hospital for young people. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - February 14, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Zac Ezzone Source Type: news
Psychoactive substance abuse among commercial bus drivers in Umuahia, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria: an uncontrolled "epidemic" with attendant road traffic crashes - Akande RO, Akande JO, Babatunde OA, Ajayi AO, Ajayi AA, Ige RO, Saliu AS, Akande A, Olatunji MB.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The unprecedented depletion of the productive workforce has been majorly attributed to road traffic crashes (RTCs). The attendant consequences of this depletion have been found to constitute a serious global public health challenge,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Prevalence, knowledge, and attitude toward substance abuse, alcohol intake, and smoking among male high school students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Alenazi I, Alanazi A, Alabdali M, Alanazi A, Alanazi S.
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of smoking, alcohol intake and drug use among young people is increasing worldwide. AIM: The aim is to determine the prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes of male high school students toward substance abuse, alcohol i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Adolescents' lived experiences of substance abuse in the Greater Giyani Municipality - Temane AA, Rikhotso T, Poggenpoel M, Myburgh C.
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a unique and distinct stage of development that involves changes in the physical, psychological and social aspects of adolescents. It is a critical transition into adulthood whereby heightened risk-taking and sensation-seeking ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Retirement Weekly: Addiction among older people is rising. How to spot the signs and get help
In the 2021 movie “The Good House,” Sigourney Weaver plays an alcoholic in her early 70s. While there are dozens of movies about young people battling substance abuse, it’s startling to see an older person struggle with addiction. It’s easy to forget that older people can suffer from what doctors…#goodhouse #sigourneyweaver #kennethleonard #leonard #alcohol #mohammadalhabbal #adcarehospital #worcester #mass #alhabbal (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In a First, Medicaid Extends Coverage to Prison Inmates
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 -- Some inmates in California could begin getting certain limited health services, including substance abuse treatment and mental health diagnoses, using Medicaid funds.
Typically, inmates lose Medicaid coverage while in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Prison Inmates Now Covered By Medicaid For Certain Conditions
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 -- Some inmates in California could begin getting certain limited health services, including substance abuse treatment and mental health diagnoses, using Medicaid funds.
Typically, inmates lose Medicaid coverage while in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
In a First, Medicaid Extends Coverage to Prison Inmates
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 -- Some inmates in California could begin getting certain limited health services, including substance abuse treatment and mental health diagnoses, using Medicaid funds.
Typically, inmates lose Medicaid coverage while in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Survival'Much Lower' 10 Years After Chronic Pancreatitis Surgery Survival'Much Lower' 10 Years After Chronic Pancreatitis Surgery
Substance abuse and suicide are major causes of mortality in the longer term, a study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 24, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Is There Really No Safe Amount of Drinking?
The safest amount of alcohol to drink is none, according to new guidance from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
That’s a marked change from Canada’s previous national guidance on alcohol consumption, which advised women to have no more than 10 drinks per week and men no more than 15. By contrast, the new report says those who drink only one or two boozy beverages per week “will likely avoid” alcohol-related health consequences including chronic diseases, liver injury, and accidents—but the safest choice, it says, is not to drink at all.
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Source: TIME: Health - January 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
SAMHSA: Notice of Meeting for the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) on March 14, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will provide information on federal efforts related to serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED). The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on theSAMHSA website before the meeting. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 19, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
