Prop. 36 promised ‘mass treatment’ for drug offenses. Some counties aren’t ready
It’s been three months since California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a new law that pledged to provide ...
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100 advocates for mental health and substance abuse treatment join forces at the Florida capital
Mental health and substance abuse continues to be a serious concern in Florida. Data published last month in Forbes puts the ...
FDA Grants Fast-Track Designation To Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome Drug
U.S.-based PleoPharma announced yesterday that the FDA has granted it a fast-track designation for PP-01, a new ...
Recovery centers offering free substance abuse treatment for Tennesseans in need
By offering no-cost treatment, the organization hopes to bring attention to the financial barriers that prevent people from ...
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Behavioral Health Day spotlights mental health treatment in Tallahassee
Some 70 community mental health and substance abuse treatment providers gathered in Tallahassee to mark Behavioral Health Day ...
Ava clinic adds substance use disorder treatment program
Evans is a licensed therapist with Missouri Ozarks Community Health in Ava. He often counsels people dealing with drug abuse ...
Ozempic 'Significantly' Lowered 'Alcohol Craving' in First Clinical Trial, with Those Taking the Drug Drinking 40% Less
A new study (the first clinical trial of its kind) has shown that the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide — known by the brand name ...
More substance use treatment and mental health care through Medicaid could lower deaths
Many people who need mental health treatment also have a drug or alcohol problem but few in SC Medicaid get both. A new ...
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Ava clinic adds substance use disorder treatment program
(KY3) - Missouri Ozarks Community Health was recently awarded federal funding to help fight drug abuse ... provide the proper treatment and medication for addiction and abuse.
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Most People Worldwide Lack Good Treatment for Mental Illness
About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren't getting adequate care, ...
Ozempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder
For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don ...
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Addiction and Mental Health: How They’re Connected
Addiction and mental health are deeply intertwined issues that affect millions of people in the United States. Understanding ...