Posts Tagged ‘substance use’
Severe Mental Illness Ups Risk for Substance Abuse – PsychCentral.com
Severe Mental Illness Ups Risk for Substance Abuse – PsychCentral.com
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Severe Mental Illness Ups Risk for Substance Abuse
PsychCentral.com Researchers discovered people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and similar conditions have a higher risk for substance use — especially cigarette smoking — and protective factors usually associated with lower rates of substance use do not exist … Severe mental illness tied to higher rates of substance use Severe mental illness linked to higher rates of substance use |
Reading Continues Fight Against Drug Abuse – Patch.com
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Reading Continues Fight Against Drug Abuse
Patch.com The Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) continues to work with Medford, Malden, Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield as it looks to address what the group calls “an epidemic” both locally and nationwide. In Reading, opiates killed 20 people … |
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
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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 … |
As substance abuse rises, so does demand for counseling – Grand Forks Herald
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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. … |
Aged care drug abuse that points to scandal – Brisbane Times
Drinking, Smoking and Drug Use Much Higher Among Psychiatric Patients
Drinking, Smoking And Drug Use Much Higher Among Psychiatric Patients
While mental health facilities have tended to be permissive when it comes to smoking, Hartz wondered if more aggressively trying to curb nicotine and other substance use in these patients might lengthen their lives. “Some studies have shown that …
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Adena awarded grant to fight prescription drug abuse
CHILLICOTHE – Adena Health System has been awarded a $ 13,567 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation's Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse Prevention Grant Program. Cardinal Health Foundation has awarded more than $ 350,000 to 26 non-profit …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Health Care Provider Compliance and DEA’s Role – More information on Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices: http://www.fulbright.com/pharmaceuticals Presenter: Fulbright Healthcare Lawyer Rick Robinson | www.f…
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
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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
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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 stigma Legalizing pot is not a good idea Youth pot smoking rises as attitudes shift |
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Substance Use – Eurasia Review
Severe Mental Illness Tied To Higher Rates Of Substance Use – Eurasia Review
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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
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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 … |