Utah doesn’t know how many of its inmates have a substance use disorder. A bill would change that — and could bring help.
Utah's SB115 would require jail staff to screen inmates for substance misuse — a first step that could ensure they get needed ...
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5 Common False Beliefs About Drug Use, Users, and Addiction
Researchers have debunked key beliefs about addiction, like that a person must hit "rock bottom" before having treatment or ...
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An ice rink to fight opioid crisis? Drug-free fun vs. misuse of settlement cash
A decision about how to spend settlement funds in Carter County, Kentucky, which was hit hard by the opioid epidemic, offers ...
Ozempic helped people drink less alcohol in a major study — unlocking a whole new playground for drug developers
A small but significant new study showed low doses of Ozempic helped people to drink less. Scientists are starting to ...
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Inn at Rye Place eyed for substance and behavioral facility: Town leaders question it
Rye leaders express deep concerns about plan to bring a 70-bed residential behavioral health treatment facility to Inn at Rye Place property.
CT must declare a substance-use crisis
When we reframe how we view opioid and substance use, we can begin to engage in more evidence-based policies that are approached with compassion.
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Barriers persist to accessing substance use disorder treatment despite greater need
Although the prevalence of substance use disorder increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the receipt of treatment declined ...
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Few receive effective treatment for mental health, substance use
Less than 7% of individuals with mental health or substance use disorders receive effective treatment worldwide, according to a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.The findings ...
How Common Is Illegal Drug Use Among People Who Are Homeless?
UCSF study finds that less than half of homeless individuals regularly use illicit drugs, with methamphetamines being more ...
State mental health, substance abuse divisions would merge under governor’s executive order
The Illinois Department of Human Services divisions overseeing mental health and substance abuse would be consolidated under ...
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Help for youths with substance use disorder
Substance use disorder recovery programs aren’t just for adults- we’re seeing teens and pre-teens with struggling with ...
Here’s how the popular weight-loss drug could help you with alcohol-use disorder.
Published on Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, a study involving 48 individuals showing signs of moderate alcohol-use disorder ...