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SLU professor to study treatment services offered to young mothers and children

Through a $300,000 grant from Administration of Children and Families, part of Department of Health and Human Services, Debra Zand, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University, will study treatment services offered by a local community provider to St. Louis area women who abuse illegal substances, and for their infants and toddlers.

14 Jun 2013

African-Americans have much greater decrease in their sense of smell, study finds

The ability to distinguish between odors declines steadily with age, but a new study shows that African-Americans have a much greater decrease in their sense of smell than Caucasians.

13 Jun 2013

Teenage victims of cyberbullying at higher risk for psychological, behavior health problems

Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and internet addiction, reports a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

13 Jun 2013

Study shows abused women suffering from PTSD do not receive adequate mental health services

Although many abused women suffer from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or depression, they are not receiving needed mental health services, a University of Missouri researcher found.

11 Jun 2013

New approach for reducing drug abuse

Critics of the "war on drugs" point to the limited success of current strategies for reducing drug abuse and argue that a new approach is needed. Such an approach may now be on the horizon within the covers of a new book by New York Times best-selling author David Sheff. Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy was published in April 2013 and is quickly gaining attention. The book confronts the traditional views on addiction and highlights scientific approaches that work.

11 Jun 2013

Large study of deep brain stimulation underway for Alzheimer's disease treatment

Together, Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital are participating in The ADvance Study, a clinical trial investigating the use of deep brain stimulation as a treatment for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

10 Jun 2013

Health law provisions spur business partnerships, new opportunities

The New York Times reports that the Betty Ford Center and the Hazeldon Foundation are pursuing an alliance while Kaiser Health News reports on how hospitals are sometimes caught in the middle of competing incentives.

7 Jun 2013

First Edition: June 6, 2013

Today's headlines include a report about a new poll showing public uneasiness is increasing in regard to the health law. At the same time, the White House is stepping up its efforts encourage people to enroll in the health coverage the will be available as a result of the overhaul.

6 Jun 2013

Young adults reduce drug misuse if they are part of community-based prevention effort

Prevention is often the best medicine, not only for physical health, but also public health, according to researchers at Penn State and Iowa State University.

5 Jun 2013

Comprehensive Care Corporation enters into agreement with leading healthcare consulting firm

Comprehensive Care Corporation, a leading behavioral health, substance abuse and pharmacy management provider for employers, Taft-Hartley health and welfare funds, and managed care companies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Upstate Financial Service/ John Argiro (collectively, "Mr. Argiro"), a leading consulting firm in healthcare to local and national unions, municipalities and private-sector groups.

4 Jun 2013

GLYX-13 drug induces antidepressant results without street drug side effects

GLYX-13, a molecular cousin to ketamine, induces similar antidepressant results without the street drug side effects, reported a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that was published last month in Neuropsychopharmacology.

31 May 2013

Calif. docs worry state psych hospital staffing shortage could harm care

Some California doctors worry staffing shortages at state psychiatric hospitals are harming patient care.

30 May 2013

Research sheds new light on the increasing use of prescription drugs among young people

Young people are increasingly turning to prescription drugs to get high. Research out of the University of Cincinnati sheds new light on what could increase or lower that risk.

29 May 2013

Alkermes reports positive results from phase 1 study of ALKS 3831 for treatment of schizophrenia

Alkermes plc today presented positive results from a phase 1 study of ALKS 3831, a novel drug candidate for the treatment of schizophrenia, in an oral session at the 53rd Annual New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit Meeting in Hollywood, Fla.

28 May 2013

CEO of Comprehensive Care named to 'America's Agenda: Health Care for All' board

Comprehensive Care Corporation, a leading behavioral health, substance abuse and pharmacy management provider for employers, Taft-Hartley health and welfare funds, and managed care companies, announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Clark A. Marcus , has been named to the Board of Directors of "America's Agenda: Health Care for All."

28 May 2013

High comorbidity of DSM mood and anxiety disorders found among substance use disorder patients

Authors used both DSM-IV and DCPR criteria in a sample  of substance abuse outpatients to verify if DCPR might expand the psychological  assessment in SUD settings.

28 May 2013

New report reveals that parents can influence the health and well-being of children

A new report indicates that more than one in five parents of teens aged 12 to 17 (22.3 percent) think what they say has little influence on whether or not their child uses illicit substances, tobacco, or alcohol.

27 May 2013

Most residents dissatisfied with quality of substance-abuse training, survey finds

A 2012 survey of internal medicine residents at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals - found that more than half rated the training they had received in addiction and other substance use disorders as fair or poor.

24 May 2013

GWU launches Avance Center for the Advancement of Immigrant/Refugee Health

Today the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services announced the launch of the Avance Center for the Advancement of Immigrant/Refugee Health, a collaboration between SPHHS, the Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers, the Rivera Group, and other community partners.

22 May 2013

Study examines effects of smoking on cognitive functioning in AD individuals

Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic.

18 May 2013

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SLU professor to study treatment services offered to young mothers and children

African-Americans have much greater decrease in their sense of smell, study finds

Teenage victims of cyberbullying at higher risk for psychological, behavior health problems

Study shows abused women suffering from PTSD do not receive adequate mental health services

New approach for reducing drug abuse

Large study of deep brain stimulation underway for Alzheimer's disease treatment

Health law provisions spur business partnerships, new opportunities

First Edition: June 6, 2013

Young adults reduce drug misuse if they are part of community-based prevention effort

Comprehensive Care Corporation enters into agreement with leading healthcare consulting firm

GLYX-13 drug induces antidepressant results without street drug side effects

Calif. docs worry state psych hospital staffing shortage could harm care

Research sheds new light on the increasing use of prescription drugs among young people

Alkermes reports positive results from phase 1 study of ALKS 3831 for treatment of schizophrenia

CEO of Comprehensive Care named to 'America's Agenda: Health Care for All' board

High comorbidity of DSM mood and anxiety disorders found among substance use disorder patients

New report reveals that parents can influence the health and well-being of children

Most residents dissatisfied with quality of substance-abuse training, survey finds

GWU launches Avance Center for the Advancement of Immigrant/Refugee Health

Study examines effects of smoking on cognitive functioning in AD individuals

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