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Culturally-sensitive interventions could be effective in preventing alcohol-related problems in Latino students

Negative consequences from excessive drinking are well-documented, but little is known about how to tailor interventions to prevent problem drinking by Latino college students, the fastest-growing ethnic minority group on U.S. college campuses.

5 Jul 2022

Crowdsourced data on overdoses pinpoints where to help

Men lined up outside the Corner of Hope, a homeless resource center, eyeing free supplies on plastic shelves inside a white van.

5 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

A new study reported four cases of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorder that commenced after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Jun 2022

Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis

Michelle Farris never expected to become homeless, but here she was, sifting through garbage and towering piles of debris accumulated along a roadway on the outskirts of Northeast Portland.

21 Jun 2022

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study analyzing prescription claims for a drug used to treat opioid addictions found that adolescents and young adults were less likely than usual to get treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if they were covered by private, commercial health insurance.

17 Jun 2022

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The current study carries forward what is known about the risk of AP-DGBI conferred by various factors such as sex, infectious gastroenteritis, trauma, abuse, stress, psychological factors, somatic symptoms, family history, smoking, and drug abuse.

17 Jun 2022

The effect on newborns’ health from marijuana use during pregnancy

Researchers assessed the impact of marijuana use on neonatal outcomes.

10 Jun 2022

Dispatching mental health specialists for nonviolent emergencies can be beneficial, study shows

As U.S. cities rethink the role of law enforcement in nonviolent 911 emergencies, new Stanford research uncovers the strongest evidence yet that dispatching mental health professionals instead of police officers in some instances can have significant benefits.

8 Jun 2022

Washington state minorities more likely to suffer fatal opioid overdoses earlier in their lives than whites

While opioid-use cuts across socio-economic boundaries, racial and ethnic minorities in Washington state are more likely to suffer fatal overdoses earlier in their lives than non-Hispanic white residents, according to a recent study.

26 May 2022

The Blackfeet nation’s plight underscores the fentanyl crisis on reservations

As the pandemic was setting in during summer 2020, Justin Lee Littledog called his mom to tell her he was moving from Texas back home to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana with his girlfriend, stepson, and son.

25 May 2022

Treating pediatric psychiatric disorders with psychotropic drugs reduces later substance use disorder risk

One half of psychiatric and substance use disorders start by the age of 18; three-quarters by age 24. While these are concerning statistics, a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital finds that treating psychiatric disorders with psychotropic medications in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use, misuse, or substance use disorder (SUD).

19 May 2022

How has COVID-19 affected maternal mental health?

Writing in the journal Reproductive Health, two researchers examine the unexpected impact of the virus on maternal mental health.

15 May 2022

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

Researchers are warning U.S. leaders and health officials against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19.

10 May 2022

National addiction treatment locator has outdated data and other critical flaws

At a psychiatric hospital in Michigan, Dr. Cara Poland's patients were handed a sheet of paper to find follow-up care. The hospital had entered local ZIP codes on a website — run by the nation's top substance use and mental health agency — and printed the resulting list of providers for patients to call.

9 May 2022

Study provides important insights into employee performance while working remotely

A research team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely during natural disasters and other events that cause workplace displacement.

6 May 2022

Psychologists investigate the likelihood of individuals recovering and living a life after mental illness

University of South Florida (USF) psychologists are challenging stereotypes surrounding mental illness – finding that some conditions are not always chronic and can still allow for one to thrive.

4 May 2022

LA mayoral hopefuls agree addressing homelessness is crucial but disagree on how

As encampments multiply from Echo Park to Venice, homelessness has been the top issue in the L.A. mayoral race. And although Angelenos express broad support for building more housing for the homeless, the contenders say that can be only part of the solution.

29 Apr 2022

Substance Abuse News and Research

Culturally-sensitive interventions could be effective in preventing alcohol-related problems in Latino students

Crowdsourced data on overdoses pinpoints where to help

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a trigger of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disorder

Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis

Adolescents and young adults less likely to get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The effect on newborns’ health from marijuana use during pregnancy

Dispatching mental health specialists for nonviolent emergencies can be beneficial, study shows

Washington state minorities more likely to suffer fatal opioid overdoses earlier in their lives than whites

The Blackfeet nation’s plight underscores the fentanyl crisis on reservations

Treating pediatric psychiatric disorders with psychotropic drugs reduces later substance use disorder risk

How has COVID-19 affected maternal mental health?

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

National addiction treatment locator has outdated data and other critical flaws

Study provides important insights into employee performance while working remotely

Psychologists investigate the likelihood of individuals recovering and living a life after mental illness

LA mayoral hopefuls agree addressing homelessness is crucial but disagree on how

Researchers unravel why neuropsychiatric symptoms appear in Alzheimer's patients before memory loss

Analysis finds reductions in cigarette use among people with major depression, substance use disorder

Nationwide collaborative effort launched to eliminate mental health and substance use disorder stigma

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