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People in recovery worry GOP Medicaid cuts would put treatment out of reach

Republicans in both the House and the Senate are considering big cuts to Medicaid. But those cuts endanger addiction treatment, which many people receive through the government health insurance program.

14 Jun 2017

Researchers find higher rates of alcohol misuse among women in rural Appalachian Ohio

Appalachia -- stretching from the southern tier of New York state to northern Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia -- has long experienced deep economic distress and deprivation, and the gamut of accompanying social problems.

14 Jun 2017

Medical responses to opioid addiction vary by state, analysis finds

Location, location, location. That mantra may apply even when it comes to how opioid addiction is treated.

12 Jun 2017

Cannabis use during adolescence linked to greater risk of illegal substance abuse in early adulthood

According to the study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, regular and occasional use of cannabis as an adolescent is linked with a greater risk of other illicit drug consumption in early adulthood. The study by Bristol's Population Health Science Institute also found that cannabis use was connected with harmful drinking and smoking. One in five adolescents are at a risk of tobacco dependency, harmful alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use.

8 Jun 2017

Treating anxiety disorders in children with CBT

“Anxiety disorders” refers to a broad range of psychiatric conditions, where people are anxious. It covers things like obsessive-compulsive disorder, general anxiety disorder and phobic disorder. Interestingly, anxiety is also a feature of severe mental illnesses such as psychosis and depression.

7 Jun 2017

Recovery on the reservation: Montana sisters help peers stop using drugs

There’s a narrative about the meth epidemic in Montana that says the state tackled the problem in the 2000s yet it’s back with a vengeance because of super labs and drug cartels in Mexico. Within the Fort Belknap Indian Community, though, it never really went away.

6 Jun 2017

Majority of adolescent girls in conflict settings are victimized by violence, study reveals

A majority of displaced adolescent girls are victimized by violence, according to a new study in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

30 May 2017

Body- and sex related problems form distinct group of psychological ailments in middle-aged women

Body- and sex related problems constitute a distinct group of psychological ailments that is most common in middle aged women, according to scientific research. The project was financed by the Academy of Finland.

30 May 2017

WHO announces new flagship programs for African region over next two years

The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa announced today four new flagship programs for the region over the next two years, including a major push on adolescent health and the creation of regional emergency hubs.

26 May 2017

Griffith psychiatrist receives Margaret Tobin Award for providing first community-based PTSD treatment

Providing the first community-based Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment for war veterans is just one of the achievements of Professor David Crompton, the latest recipient of the Margaret Tobin Award.

16 May 2017

Neighborhoods with greater poverty and disorganization linked to problem drinking

Neighborhoods with greater poverty and disorganization may play a greater role in problem drinking than the availability of bars and stores that sell hard liquor, a University of Washington-led study has found.

16 May 2017

UB researchers explore potential side effects of stimulant drug on people without ADHD

New research from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions that explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with risk-taking behavior, sleep disruption and other undesirable effects.

16 May 2017

Psychiatry expert urges parents to know the signs of suicidal behavior among children

A recent CNN report noted a sharp increase in the number of children admitted to children's hospitals due to attempts or thoughts of suicide. The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has stirred controversy over its portrayal of youth suicide.

11 May 2017

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to a research review in the May/June issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 May 2017

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Researchers are discovering that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant risk factor in developing dementia.

9 May 2017

Neuroscientists take new approach to addiction research with focus on quantifying craving in the brain

A new article in JAMA Psychiatry details the first step in revealing how craving works in the brain. Scientists at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas are the first to propose a systematic and quantitative model for drug addiction research.

4 May 2017

Substance Abuse News and Research

People in recovery worry GOP Medicaid cuts would put treatment out of reach

Researchers find higher rates of alcohol misuse among women in rural Appalachian Ohio

Medical responses to opioid addiction vary by state, analysis finds

Cannabis use during adolescence linked to greater risk of illegal substance abuse in early adulthood

Treating anxiety disorders in children with CBT

Recovery on the reservation: Montana sisters help peers stop using drugs

Majority of adolescent girls in conflict settings are victimized by violence, study reveals

Body- and sex related problems form distinct group of psychological ailments in middle-aged women

WHO announces new flagship programs for African region over next two years

Griffith psychiatrist receives Margaret Tobin Award for providing first community-based PTSD treatment

Neighborhoods with greater poverty and disorganization linked to problem drinking

UB researchers explore potential side effects of stimulant drug on people without ADHD

Psychiatry expert urges parents to know the signs of suicidal behavior among children

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Neuroscientists take new approach to addiction research with focus on quantifying craving in the brain

Day-to-day stressors can increase illegal drug use among people on probation or parole

Researchers examine morbidity linked to depressive disorders

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

Researchers find that volunteering may help reduce substance abuse among female student-athletes

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