New Human Freedom Index: U.S. Is 15, New Zealand and Switzerland Freest
Ian V ásquezThe United States ranks 15 in theHuman Freedom Index 2019 released today by the Cato Institute, the Fraser Institute in Canada, and the Liberales Institut at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Germany. The five freest jurisdictions are New Zealand, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia.The annual Index uses 76 indicators of personal, civil, and economic freedom in 162 countries for 2017, the most recent year for which sufficient, globally comparable data are available. The report finds that global freedom has declined slightly since 2008, with more countries (79) seeing a fall in their lev...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 18, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Ian V ásquez Source Type: blogs
Opioid Abuse: How and When to Get Help
Opioids are so highly addictive that they have created a dangerous and deadly epidemic in the United States. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids and that more than 90 Americans die on average by opioid overdose every day. Individuals can become addicted to opioids so quickly that it can be difficult to notice when the line has been crossed over to opioid abuse. If you or your loved one is taking opioids, whether legal or illegal, make note of these signs and symptoms of opioid abuse and how to get help.
How Does Opioid Abuse Begin?
Opioids work by binding ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - December 17, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Recovery Addiction to Pharmaceuticals Detox Resources for Alcohol and Drugs/Opiates abuse heroin heroin addiction heroin users opiate abuse opioid opioid crisis opioids prescription drug abuse prescription drug addiction Source Type: blogs
The Top Digital Health Technologies Helping Refugees Around the World
“Refugees are persons who are outside their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances which have seriously disturbed public order and, as a result, require international protection,” writes the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). However, refugees’ plea isn’t limited to people leaving their home country en masse following atrocious wars or political instability, but can be that of anyone else, like you and me, following unforeseen calamities, be it natural or man-made, leading to similar situations.
The November 2018 Camp wildfi...
Source: The Medical Futurist - December 17, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Prans Tags: Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Telemedicine & Smartphones digital health technology digital technology digital innovation refugee Source Type: blogs
Evaluating the New USMCA
Inu Manak andSimon LesterYesterday's biggest trade news was that the House Democratic leadership reached a deal with the Trump administration on changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which was signed by Canada, Mexico and the United States last year. The agreement was an effort to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Reception of the new deal was mixed, and after taking leadership of the House in January of this year, Democrats wanted to leave their own imprint on the new trade agreement.In light of yesterday ’s announcement and today’s release of theProtocol of Amendment by the O...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 11, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Inu Manak, Simon Lester Source Type: blogs
Podcast | Survive the Holidays AND preserve your Mental Health
There is no time more joyous and stressful as the end of year holidays. As we fast approach the holidays this year it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll navigate family parties and other familial obligations. In this episode, we give our best tips for making holiday parties less stressful and how to decide if not going is the best option for you.
It’s rough out there, but we care about you and we wish you a happy, healthy holiday season.
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About The Not Crazy Podcast Hosts
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder...
Source: World of Psychology - December 9, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic Depression Family General Holiday Coping Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Signs of Opioid Withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal is one of the more uncomfortable parts of treatment, but it is one of the most important. There are many signs of opioid withdrawal, the length and severity of which can vary from person to person. However, each detox experience almost always includes strong cravings. Symptoms can be mild, such as sweating and yawning, while others can become more serious, like severe anxiety and depression.
Opioid withdrawal can look like a scary experience; one that could deter people from getting the help they need. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be fought alone, and there are resources available to make i...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - December 6, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Recovery Detox Resources for Alcohol and Drugs/Opiates drug detox medical detox medicated-assisted detox opioid opioids prescription drug detox withdrawal withdrawal symptoms Source Type: blogs
American Lung Association's Lies About E-Cigarettes are Dangerous and Irresponsible
Earlier this week, I revealed that, ironically, in a campaign attacking e-cigarette companies for lying to the public, the American Heart Association was itselflying to the public by asserting that e-cigarettes cannot help smokers quit.Today I reveal that, not to be outdone, the American Lung Association is lying even more blatantly to the public and in a way that is not only irresponsible but dangerous for the public ' s health.In apress release issued yesterday, the American Lung Association made the following claims:Cigarette smoking is no more hazardous than using e-cigarettes.E-cigarettes cannot help smokers quit.If y...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - December 5, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Holiday Coping Techniques
We all love and look forward to the holidays, but even good things can be stressful. Listen in as our guest, PsychCentral.com’s founder, Dr. John Grohol, tells us how to avoid overindulging this year, how to handle the extra work burdens of the season, and how to deal with that annoying relative.
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Guest information for ‘Holiday Coping’ Podcast Episode
John M. Grohol, Psy.D. is a pioneer in online mental health and psychology. Recognizing the educational and social potential of the Internet in 1995, Dr. Grohol has transformed the way people could access mental health and psychology resourc...
Source: World of Psychology - December 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Family General Holiday Coping Interview LifeHelper Podcast Relationships Stress The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
NATO Summit 2019: The Remnants of a "Zombie Alliance"
Ted Galen CarpenterWhen French President Emmanuel Macron said that NATO was experiencing “brain death,” he spoke an important inconvenient truth. Unfortunately, it appears that the ongoing NATO summit intends to focus on traditional burden-sharing issues. In the days before the summit, European members released a plan to great fanfare that would increase their share of the Alliance’ s direct costs and reduce America’s share. But NATO’s problems go far, far beyond burden sharing. Greater European financial support is akin to taking an aspirin to deal with a terminal illness.Despite the usual talk about enduring tr...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 3, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Ted Galen Carpenter Source Type: blogs
What are the Withdrawal Symptoms from Vicodin?
Withdrawal can occur after the discontinuation of any drug. There are many stages of withdrawal symptoms as your body works to adjust. Depending on the length and severity of the addiction, these symptoms can range from mild to debilitating. Opioid withdrawal can be particularly difficult. If you are thinking about getting help for a Vicodin addiction, it is important to know what to expect and how to ease your withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin.
What is Vicodin?
According to Drugs.com, Vicodin contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - November 28, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Recovery Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Painkiller drug detox prescription drug abuse prescription drug abuse prevention and treatment act prescription drug addiction prescription drug detox prescription drugs prescrip Source Type: blogs
Thanksgiving Thank You Cards – A Jimmy Fallon Parody by Craig Joseph
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope each of you is enjoying this holiday weekend and enjoying plenty of turkey and pie with family and friends. While I say this, I also realize that so many of my healthcare colleagues are still working in the 24/7/365 world that is healthcare. We thank all of you still working. If […] (Source: EMR and HIPAA)
Source: EMR and HIPAA - November 28, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: John Lynn Tags: Healthcare IT Craig Joseph Gratitude Happy Thanksgiving Source Type: blogs
Abstaining From Social Media Doesn ’t Improve Well-Being, Experimental Study Finds
By Matthew Warren
From digital detoxes to the recent Silicon Valley fad of “dopamine fasting”, it seems more fashionable than ever to attempt to abstain from consuming digital media. Underlying all of these trends is the assumption that using digital devices — and being on social media in particular — is somehow unhealthy, and that if we abstain, we might become happier, more fulfilled people.
But is there any truth to this belief? When it comes to social media, at least, a new paper in Media Psychology suggests not. In one of the few experimental studies in the field, researchers have found that quitting social...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Emotion Facebook Twitter Source Type: blogs
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Less and Other Reasons to Be Thankful
Chelsea FollettWatching the news or discussing it with your family at Thanksgiving dinner, it is not hard to fall into the trap of thinking that the entire world is moving in a negative direction. It may be a challenge to find reasons for optimism, let alone thankfulness. But as the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, know that the data clearly show that a great many things are improving.Please don ’t just take my word for it. To see the evidence for yourself, just spend some time poking around thedata on HumanProgress.org. Our database documents progress in areas as diverse asair travel safety (welcome news for those trave...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - November 26, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Chelsea Follett Source Type: blogs
Seven sharp riddles to celebrate Thanksgiving in perfect harmony
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Q: What’s far more harmful to your health than NOT keeping up with the news?
A: Keeping up with the news and discussing the latest over Thanksgiving dinner.
Q: What is a sure way of sustaining a friendly and sociable feeling towards the whole world?
A: Consort only with strangers.
Q: What beats regretting what you DID say?
A: Treasuring what you DIDN’T say.
Q: What is the most impenetrably foolproof camouflage of all on this planet?
A: The human smile.
Q: What does, “you must come and visit us sometime…” actually mean?
A: Nothing at all. However, if you take it seriously, be ready for the “what are YOU doin...
Source: SharpBrains - November 25, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Keith Perreur-Lloyd Tags: Brain Teasers riddles Thanksgiving Source Type: blogs
Am I An Opioid Addict?
Cliffside Malibu does not condone the use of the term “addict” when referring to people suffering from the disorder of addiction. However, we do understand that others still may use the term in order to find information. Many people may find themselves asking the question, “am I an opioid addict?” if they feel as if their use has spiraled out of control. There are many ways to find out if you may have become addicted to opioids, as well as ways to get help and find treatment.
How Opioid Addiction Begins
Nearly 80% of heroin users started with prescription opioids, which puts prescription drugs and pharmaceutical c...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - November 21, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction to Pharmaceuticals addiction treatment opioid opioid crisis opioids pharmaceutical addiction pharmaceutical drug abuse treatment Source Type: blogs
