Fifteen Percent of Surgeons Show Signs of Alcohol Problems
A new study shows that alcohol problems are not uncommon among surgeons.
Category results for "Mental Health"
National Guard Soldiers at Risk of Developing Alcohol-Related Problems
National Guard soldiers who do not have a history of alcohol abuse have a significant risk of developing alcohol-related problems while they are deployed and afterwards, a new study suggests.
Active-Duty Military and Veterans Prone to Substance Abuse, Depression and Suicide
Three new studies show active-duty military personnel and veterans are prone to substance abuse, depression and suicide.
New Research Finds How Key Ingredient in “Magic Mushrooms” Affects Brain
New research helps explain how the active ingredient in the psychedelic drug “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin, affects the brain. The findings may help scientists develop treatments for depression, the researchers say.
Substance Abuse Rates Far Higher in Those With Mental Illness, Report Finds
A new government report finds that rates of substance abuse are far higher in people with mental illness. The report found that one in five adults in the United States—nearly 50 million people—experienced mental illness in the past year.
Commentary: Dual Diagnosis: The Status of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders in The U.S.
At least 50 to 75 percent of Americans seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). However, training of professionals for treating dual diagnoses in the field is not as frequent as its prevalence among Americans.
Smoking Cessation Medication Being Tested as Treatment for Drug, Alcohol Addiction
The smoking cessation medication Chantix is being tested as a possible treatment for addiction to alcohol, cocaine and methamphetamine.
Injected Methamphetamine Use Linked to Increased Risk of Suicide Attempts
People who inject methamphetamine are 80 percent more likely to attempt suicide compared with those who inject other drugs, a new study has found.
Government Report Finds Substance Abuse Treatment Stable Under Parity Act
The Mental Health Parity Act, which requires employers offering mental health and substance abuse services to offer those services at the same level as other health-related services, has largely been a success, a new government report finds.
Hallucinogens Being Studied For Therapeutic Purposes
Researchers are studying hallucinogens and other illicit drugs as possible treatments for conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, addiction and depression, the Los Angeles Times reports.
