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How Effective is Drug Addiction Treatment for People?
Navigation: Types of Drug Addiction Treatments, Which One is More Effective: Residential vs. Outpatient Programs, Measuring Effectiveness, The Importance of Personalized Treatment, Duration of Treatment, What to Do if a Loved One Relapses?, Challenges and...
Poverty and mental Illness: A Causal Relationship Revealed
Poverty and mental illness are not only linked, but there is also a causal relationship. This is the conclusion of researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Modena. Their study shows that while certain mental health issues can...
What is Ritalin and What Does it Do?
Navigation: Ritalin Overview, Ritalin Abuse and Effects, Ritalin Addiction Ritalin abuse and dependence rose significantly in the early 1990s after the US increased its production. Even today, Ritalin and other methylphenidates are being abused and taken in...
Study Uncovers Disparities in Boarding Rates of Children with Severe Mental Health Symptoms
A new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance, has uncovered concerning disparities in boarding rates of children and adolescents with...
What is Lyrica: Effects, Abuse, and Addiction
Lyrica, also known by its generic name Pregabalin, is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat seizures. It is also used as a pain reliever for people with fibromyalgia, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, or herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is a reactivation of the chickenpox...
Women Face Hgher Mental Health Challenges After Cardiac Arrest, Study Finds
Cardiac arrests affect around 350,000 people in Europe each year with less than 20% surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Research from Amsterdam UMC shows that women who survive consequently have greater rates of anxiety and depression. Furthermore, both men...
Are All Addiction Treatment Programs Equal?
Navigation: The Importance of Proper Addiction Treatment, Different Approaches to Treatment, Evaluating Program Quality When facing the daunting challenge of addiction, choosing the right treatment program can be overwhelming. However, it is a crucial step...
Study Explores how Community Stress Affects the Mental and Emotional Health of Black Americans
Residential segregation is an example of the long history of structural racism in the United States. Black Americans are more likely to live in low-quality neighborhoods, which contributes to disparities in health outcomes. A new study from the University of Illinois...