Health
Alcohol-linked deaths rise sharply in rural America
(HealthDay)—In rural America, drinking has become particularly deadly for many, a new government report shows.
Oct 1, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Contractors who worked in conflict zones suffer high rates of PTSD, depression
Private contractors who worked in Iraq, Afghanistan or other conflict environments over the past two years report suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression more often than military personnel who served ...
Dec 10, 2013
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Health
Alcohol, domestic violence link not as obvious as it might seem
Ryan Shorey studies how alcohol affects intimate partner violence. At first glance, the relationship seems obvious – of course alcohol would correlate with incidences of abuse. But beneath the surface, there are many questions ...
Mar 20, 2019
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Health
Study suggests interprofessional team training could prove effective in alcohol use disorder prevention and treatment
An LSU Health New Orleans study demonstrated the effectiveness of single, focused Interprofessional Education (IPE)-based exercises in preparing young health professions learners to limit or prevent alcohol use disorder (AUD). ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Addiction
A sobering thought: One billion smokers and 240 million people with alcohol use disorder, worldwide
A new study published today in the journal Addiction has compiled the best, most up-to-date evidence on addictive disorders globally. It shows that almost 5% of the world's adult population (240 million people) have an alcohol ...
May 12, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism may raise risk for substance use disorder
(HealthDay)—Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Jan 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gender gap seen in accessing alcohol treatment with cirrhosis
(HealthDay)—Women with alcohol-associated cirrhosis (AC) are less likely to receive alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment than men with the disease even though such treatment is associated with improved outcomes at one year, ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Health
Review explores telehealth for substance use disorders
The use of telehealth for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) is addressed in a review and clinical practice guideline published online March 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Mar 22, 2022
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Medications
Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet
Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted ...
May 27, 2024
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Addiction
Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity
Long-term heavy use of alcohol in adolescence alters cortical excitability and functional connectivity in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. These alterations ...
Jan 18, 2017
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