Posts Tagged ‘severe mental illness’

South Mississippi Officials Not Surprised by Rising Pot Use in Youth

South Mississippi officials not surprised by rising pot use in youth
More teens are toking up across the nation, according to a national survey, and 60 percent of high school seniors don't think it's harmful. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

People with severe mental illness may have higher risk for substance use
People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk for substance use, especially cigarette smoking, and protective factors usually associated with lower rates of substance use do not exist in severe mental illness, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First? – Decoded Science

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First? – Decoded Science

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First?
Decoded Science
Do you need another reason to stop using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal drugs? New research indicates that substance abuse may lead to serious mental conditions such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder with psychosis. With the help of a

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As substance abuse rises, so does demand for counseling – Grand Forks Herald

As substance abuse rises, so does demand for counseling
Grand Forks Herald
Although down one-third of its staffing, the need for substance abuse counseling provided by Badlands Human Service Center in Dickinson has increased with the area's growing population. By: Katherine Grandstrand, Forum News Service. DICKINSON, N.D. 

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Aged care drug abuse that points to scandal – Brisbane Times

Severe Mental Illness Linked to Higher Rates of Substance Use – Sun News Network

Severe mental illness linked to higher rates of substance use – Sun News Network


Sun News Network

Severe mental illness linked to higher rates of substance use
Sun News Network
People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk for substance use, according to a new study. It found that people with severe mental illness were about four times more likely to be heavy alcohol users, 3.5

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Marijuana: Frequently asked questions – Chicago Daily Herald


CNN International

Marijuana: Frequently asked questions
Chicago Daily Herald
A: In the short-term, it can lead to a rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, red eyes, dry mouth, increased appetite and slowed reaction time. Long-term use has been linked to impaired thinking, memory problems, panic attacks A: Nora Volkow
Colorado's new pot buyers are curious, but some worry about stigmaDenver Post
Legalizing pot is not a good ideaABQ Journal
Youth pot smoking rises as attitudes shiftSunHerald.com
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Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Substance Use – Eurasia Review

Severe Mental Illness Tied To Higher Rates Of Substance Use – Eurasia Review

Severe Mental Illness Tied To Higher Rates Of Substance Use
Eurasia Review
People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk for substance use, especially cigarette smoking, and protective factors usually associated with lower rates of substance use do not exist in severe mental

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Aged care drug abuse that points to scandal – The Canberra Times


The Canberra Times

Aged care drug abuse that points to scandal
The Canberra Times
The two drugs for high blood pressure were a surprise given that it was Wilma's low blood pressure that caused a number of falls. Drugs for a peptic ulcer were equally unsuspected as, to the best of Josie's knowledge, Wilma had never had one. Two drugs

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First? – Decoded Science

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First? – Decoded Science

Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First?
Decoded Science
Do you need another reason to stop using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal drugs? New research indicates that substance abuse may lead to serious mental conditions such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder with psychosis. With the help of a

Drug Abuse – Google News