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Amid Mental Health Staffing Crunch, Medi-Cal Patients Help One Another
Three people gathered in a classroom on a recent rainy afternoon listened intently as Derrick Cordero urged them to turn their negative feelings around. “What I’m hearing is that you’re a self-starter,” he told one participant, who had taken up...
Why Do Alcoholics Drink?
Navigation: What is Substance Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, and Alcohol Dependence?, Why Do Alcoholics Drink?, They Want to Forget their Problems, They Live in a Toxic Home Environment, They Are Working in an Industry that is Prone to Alcohol Use, They Are Experiencing...
Study Highlights Cannabis Use Linked to Mental Health Risks in Youth
A review article published in the journal Epidemiologia describes the impact of cannabis use on mental health among Australian and American youth. Cannabis has a century-old history of use for medical, spiritual, and recreational purposes. Its popularity is increasing...
Should Family Members of Addicted Individuals Attend Meetings?
Navigation: Understanding Addiction as a Family Affair, Benefits of Family Attendance at Meetings, Education and Understanding, Support and Validation, Learning Coping Strategies, Facilitating Healing and Reconciliation, Potential Drawbacks and Considerations, Other...
Innovative Interventions Combat Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change
In a recent review published in the journal NPJ Mental Health Research, researchers conducted a scoping review to assess the impacts of climate change on global mental and psychosocial health. They further investigate the outcomes of studies introducing unique...
How Does It Feel to Have Withdrawal Symptoms from Drugs?
Navigation: What Drugs Can Cause Withdrawal?, The Physical Effects of Withdrawal, The Psychological Effects of Drug Withdrawal, Drug Withdrawal’s Most Dangerous Effects, How is Drug Withdrawal Addressed?, Seeking Help and Support Struggling with withdrawal symptoms...
Taking “study drugs” can Lead to other Drug Use and Decline in Mental Health
Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Attention Deficit...
Why is Prescription Drug Addiction Such a Problem?
Navigation: The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction, Accessibility, Misconception of Safety, Pain Management, Marketing, Stigma, What to Do if a Loved One is Struggling with Prescription Drug Addiction, Treatment Options for Prescription Drug Addiction...
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