New Virtue Recovery Drug & amp; Alcohol Rehab Center Opens in Killeen, TX to Serve the Local Community
Recent statistics in Killeen, Texas, have unveiled the challenges posed by drug and alcohol abuse, shining a spotlight on the pressing need for community awareness, prevention, and support. These findings highlight the prevalence of substance abuse, alcohol consumption, and the persistent... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Evaluation of an educational intervention based on theory of planned behavior to reduce suicidal ideation and attempts in drug addicts receiving methadone: a quasi-experimental study - Najafi S, Razmjouie F, Shiraly R, Afzali Harsini P, Khani Jeihooni A.
BACKGROUND: Drug addiction can lead to suicidal ideation or suicide attempt so that half of those who attempt suicide have a history of substance abuse. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of educational intervention based on Theory of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Substance Abuse Ups DKA Readmission Risk in Type 1 Diabetes Substance Abuse Ups DKA Readmission Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
Patients with multiple hospital admissions for DKA had greater rates of substance use disorder with cannabis, tobacco, and psychoactive substances as well as higher incarceration rates.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Is alcohol addiction a serious problem among radiologists?
The case of a radiologist who crashed into multiple cars, a road sign, and a tree while almost three times the blood-alcohol limit has focused attention on the grave risks of addiction. Failure to seek help and get treated can have serious consequences, an expert has warned.
Philip Pasfield, MD, a 64-year-old radiologist from Sydney, was sentenced on 18 January for driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly escaping jail, according to an article posted by the Daily Telegraph (access requires subscription). He has reportedly had an impressive career but also a history of alcohol-related problems. In court, Pasfield ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Edna Astbury-Ward Tags: CT Source Type: news
Charlie Sheen ’s Neighbor Gets Two Years Probation On Felony Assault Charge
Charlie Sheen‘s neighbor, Electra Schrock, 48, has received a two-year probation and ordered to undergo treatment for substance abuse. The court orders stemmed from her breaking into Sheen’s home on Dec. 20 of last year and assaulting him. Schrock pleaded no contest Friday at Van Nuys Superior…#charliesheens #electraschrock #sheen #schrock #vannuyssuperiorcourt #malibu #halfmen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SAMHSA: Meeting of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council (CMHS NAC) will hold a public meeting on February 27, 2024. Agenda items include updates from the SAMHSA CMHS director, remarks from SAMHSA's Assistant Secretary, updates on Statewide Consumer Network Grants, updates on subcommittee tasks, legislative updates, and tribal updates. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on theSAMHSA website prior to the meeting.Registration is required. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 17, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
FCC: Ensuring the Reliability and Resiliency of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requiring covered 988 service providers and cable, satellite, wireless, wireline, and interconnected voice over internet protocol (VoIP) providers to report outages that potentially affect the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the Commission's Network Outage Reporting System (NORS). Among other things, this rule also requires these entities to directly notify Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the 988 Lifeline administrator about outages that potentially affect a 988 special f...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 16, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Insecure housing, substance abuse, and incarceration among emerging adults aging out of foster care: examining associations with legal orphan status - Gibbs DJ, Villodas ML, Kainz K, Francis AM.
Tens of thousands of youth age out of the foster care system each year without a permanent family, and many do so after having their parents' rights severed through involuntary termination of parental rights. These legal orphans have no permanent supportiv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Juvenile delinquecy and substance abuse; the dynamic duo - Osa IG.
This research article offers a critique to the issues raised by other scholars in the possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Because substance abuse and delinquency are inextricably linked, arrest, adjudication, and interv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Voices of change: stakeholders' roles in the fight against substance abuse in Mogadishu, Somalia - Mohamed SAM, Bashir AM.
This study explores the roles, challenges, and collaborative efforts of key stakeholders engaged in addressing substance abuse. METHODS: Using a qualitative narrative approach, the study examined stakeholder roles in tackling substance abuse i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
HHS: Solicitation for Public Comments on Questions From the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health
Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Task Force on Maternal Mental Health seeking public comments on a set of questions concerning the context, policies, effectiveness, promising practices, and limitations and gaps related to prevention and treatment of maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders and its complications. The Task Force will evaluate and make recommendations to the SAMHSA Advisory Committee for Women's Services (ACWS) for further deliberation regarding improvements and coordination for Federal ac...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 9, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
OHSU study reveals bleak state of substance use treatment for Oregon youths
Substance abuse treatment for young Oregonians is both scarce and costly. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
Factors predicting the intention of drug abuse avoidance among adolescents in Pinlaung Township, Myanmar: predictive correlational design - Latt NNN, Putdivarnichapong W, Phetrasuwan S, Vongsirimas N.
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a critical transition period and is at high risk for drug/substance abuse. In Myanmar, drug use is common among adolescents and is a public health concern. There are no studies of drug abuse prevention among Myanmar adolescents. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
From 'No Resources' to a 'Model Program': NM's Behavioral Health Services Tailored to Rural Needs
Highlights a program addressing the lack of behavioral health and wrap-around services for those in or recently released from New Mexico jails, primarily in rural counties. Discusses the rise in substance abuse related arrests. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - January 3, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Rwanda: New Initiative to Help Young People Overcome Depression, Peer Pressure
[New Times] Data from the Rwanda Mental Health Survey (2018) show that depression, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and various other mental health issues are prevalent among young people aged between 16 to 35 years in Rwanda. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 2, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news
