Newly Identified Neural Signature of Drug Craving Could Predict Drug Use
The signature could one day be used to improve treatment planning for people with substance abuse disorders. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - January 11, 2023 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
What is An Emotional Support Animal?
Discussion
Humans have had animals in their lives for millennia. Domesticated animals have been used for work, food, protection, and companionship among other activities. Dogs are a common species that are trained for a myriad of tasks including providing therapeutic benefits to persons with permanent or temporary disabilities including persons with psychiatric problems. The utilization of animals in medical/psychiatric therapeutic treatment programs is known as animal assisted activities (AAA) and animal assisted therapy (AAT). These programs have at least a 225-year history of being used. AAA tend to focus on recreation ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 9, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Military veteran involvement with the criminal justice system: a systematic review - Lucas KT, Marcum CD, Lucas PA, Blalock J.
Justice-involved veterans face heightened risk for mental health issues, substance abuse and correlated interaction with the criminal justice system, given the nature of their military service. The purpose of this study is to provide a systematic review of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
An unusual case report on co-morbidity with sexual assault in the Mthatha Hospital, South Africa - Meel BL.
BACKGROUND: Comorbidity or the co-occurrence of mental disorders and substance abuse disorders is common among victims of sexual assault. Occasionally life-threatening conditions have been observed in these patients which need immediate medical attention. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Medicare Pay Cuts Partly Averted in Massive Budget Bill Medicare Pay Cuts Partly Averted in Massive Budget Bill
US lawmakers partly averted Medicare pay cuts in a massive year-end spending bill that also sets new health policies including FDA ' s accelerated drug approvals and substance abuse treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 27, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Business of Medicine News Source Type: news
Effects of family therapy for substance abuse: a systematic review of recent research - Esteban J, Su árez-Relinque C, Jiménez TI.
One of the most serious psychosocial problems worldwide is substance abuse because of its repercussions not only on the physical and psychological health of the abuser but also on their relational functioning. Among the well-established therapeutic approac... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Partner alcohol consumption and intimate partner violence against women in sexual unions in sub-Saharan Africa - Aboagye RG, Ahinkorah BO, Tengan CL, Salifu I, Acheampong HY, Seidu AA.
INTRODUCTION: Intimate partner violence is increasingly gaining attention as the leading form of violence against women globally, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Given that substance abuse, especially alcohol consumption has long been associated with aggr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
SAMHSA: Request for Comments on the Initial Revised Draft of the Update to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certification Criteria
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comment on the initial draft of the update to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Certification Criteria. The updated criteria will be available on theSAMHSA CCHBC website before the end of December 2022. Comments on the draft are due January 20, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 23, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Athena Health to pay $1.75M to settle claims over care of substance abuse patient
Athena Health Systems was accused of failing to meet needs of Massachusetts nursing home residents with substance use disorder. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - December 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news
The 89 best champagnes and sparkling wines to celebrate any occasion in 2023
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Kokouu/Getty Images This content is intended for readers 21+. Please drink responsibly. If you or anyone you know is dealing with alcohol abuse, get help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…#jerseycity #mummnapa #oregon #corpinnat #dominiquemoreau #louisroederer #macabeo #corollarywinescuvée #pierrepéters #newyorkcity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drug Abuse Warning Network: findings from drug-related emergency department visits, 2021 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies..
An analysis of final 2021 DAWN data presents: (1) nationally representative weighted estimates, including percent and unadjusted rates per 100,000, for all drug-related emergency department (ED) visits, (2) nationally representative weighted estimates for ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 19, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
HHS: Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that would update the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's regulations for medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Comments on the proposed changes will be due by February 14, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 16, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
SAMHSA: Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request; Correction
Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) making corrections to the email addresses published in theDecember 7, 2022, notice of correction to the original notice seeking comments on the extension of an information collection titled "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records." Comments on the information collection request are due by January 23, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 15, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Substance abuse amongst adolescents: an issue of public health significance - Nath A, Choudhari SG, Dakhode SU, Rannaware A, Gaidhane AM.
Adolescence is a crucial time for biological, psychological, and social development. It is also a time when substance addiction and its adverse effects are more likely to occur. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to the negative long-term effects of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS: Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Pre-publication notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that would update the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's regulations for medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Comments on the proposed changes will be due within 60 days of official publication of this notice in the Federal Register which is scheduled for December 16, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 14, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
