Addiction News

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a cohort of South American young adults, those who smoked or vaped recorded lower scores on a cognitive assessment vs. those who did not, with a stronger correlation found between vapers and lower cognitive scores, data show.

The White House moved to strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act to ensure individuals with private insurance have the same access to mental health services as they do for physical health services.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule raising the age of certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco products, according to an agency press release.

Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a time to remember those lost to substance use disorders and addiction, particularly as the United States and countries around the globe grapple with the opioid crisis.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective, Hyun Jung Kim, MD, discusses the format of her presentation on the relationship between cannabis use and risk for psychosis at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Current and prior heavy alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or opioid use were all independently associated with vasomotor, mood or musculoskeletal symptoms experienced during menopause, researchers reported.

There are two FDA-approved medications for PTSD, both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The FDA has not approved a new medication for PTSD since 2001.

The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of Writing/Topics for work on the potential role of psychedelics and alternative therapies for mental health issues and other medical conditions.

NEW YORK — Paying attention to one’s lifestyle is a cornerstone to maintaining and improving both physical and mental health, according to the new president of the American Psychiatric Association.