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Study Finds that Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Affect the Rate of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Marijuana Legalization 855 339 1112 Marijuana and Drug and Alcohol Abuse State medical marijuana laws do not necessarily increase a person’s chances of problematic marijuana and alcohol use, or any sort of substance use disorder for that matter. CALL NOW LEARN...
Peer-led Navigation Program Improves Mental Health Outcomes for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Veterans
Research scientists led by Johanne Eliacin, PhD, of the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) and Regenstrief Institute, have developed PARTNER-MH, an innovative, peer-led patient navigation program to support racially and ethnically minoritized veterans...
Is Alcohol Use Disorder Tied to Depression?
Substance Misuse 855 339 1112 How to Prevent Substance Misuse Substance misuse prevention is a set of strategies and interventions aimed at reducing or preventing the harmful use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs. CALL...
Engaging in Hobbies Boosts Mental Well-being for Seniors, Study Finds
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers attempted to harmonize the measures for hobby engagement and its association with mental health among adults over 65 using five longitudinal studies across 16 countries and examined the variations...
Substance Misuse Prevention
Substance Misuse 855 339 1112 How to Prevent Substance Misuse Substance misuse prevention is a set of strategies and interventions aimed at reducing or preventing the harmful use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs. CALL...
The Science behind Lifestyle’s Role in Preventing Depression
Given the rising rates of depression, a recent paper in Nature Mental Health looks at the effect of a range of lifestyle factors in relation to the brain structure, immune function, metabolic pathways, and genetic mechanisms, that are responsible for depression....
Mental Illness in Men and Common Treatment Options
Mental Illness 855 339 1112 Treatment for Mental Illness in Men There are specific challenges and considerations that relate to men’s mental health that keep them from receiving the diagnoses and care that they need. CALL NOW LEARN MORE Navigation: Mental...
Despite Successes, Addiction Treatment Programs for Families Struggle to Stay Open
Two playgrounds border the Recovering Hope Treatment Center for addiction that sits at the end of a gravel road in eastern Minnesota’s rural Kanabec County. A meeting room inside is furnished with rocking chairs and baby walkers. And there are strollers in the...