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July 11, 2023
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Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with substance use in adolescence, adulthood

Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with substance use in adolescence, adulthood

Stimulant treatment for ADHD is not associated with substance use in adolescence and early adulthood, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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June 28, 2023
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FDA releases draft guidance for clinical development of psychedelic drugs

FDA releases draft guidance for clinical development of psychedelic drugs

The FDA has released draft guidance for researchers investigating psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for medical conditions such as psychiatric or substance use disorders.

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June 22, 2023
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Sleep, loneliness linked with high-risk drinking in college students

Sleep, loneliness linked with high-risk drinking in college students

INDIANAPOLIS — Sleep duration, latencies and loneliness were associated with problematic drinking among college students with and without substance use disorder in 2020.

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June 16, 2023
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HHS earmarks $9M for mental health, substance use disorder service in underserved areas

HHS earmarks $9M for mental health, substance use disorder service in underserved areas

HHS will award almost $9 million to bolster the mental health and substance use clinician workforce in underserved areas through awards given by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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June 15, 2023
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AMA adopts substance use policies on prenatal care, medicinal psychedelics, more

AMA adopts substance use policies on prenatal care, medicinal psychedelics, more

Members of the AMA adopted new policies on substance use during its annual meeting of the House of Delegates, according to a press release.

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June 13, 2023
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Substance use checklist demonstrates validity, feasibility in primary care

Substance use checklist demonstrates validity, feasibility in primary care

Recent data showed that an 11-item symptom checklist was effective in identifying substance use disorder severity in primary care, supporting its use as a clinical decision-making tool, researchers reported.

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June 07, 2023
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ACOG continuing efforts to ‘prioritize, normalize and destigmatize’ mental health

ACOG continuing efforts to ‘prioritize, normalize and destigmatize’ mental health

BALTIMORE — ACOG will continue providing a strong focus on the mental health of patients and providers as the current president’s tenure comes to an end, according to a speaker at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

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May 26, 2023
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Screening tools effective in identifying substance use disorders in adolescents

Screening tools effective in identifying substance use disorders in adolescents

Three brief screening tools were effective in identifying substance use disorders in adolescents and can be recommended for use, according to researchers.

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May 24, 2023
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Bilingual digital tool reduces binge drinking episodes among Hispanic patients

Bilingual digital tool reduces binge drinking episodes among Hispanic patients

The use of an automated bilingual digital health tool significantly reduced the number of binge drinking episodes among Hispanic patients in the ED, representing a viable option for addressing health disparities, according to researchers.

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May 18, 2023
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Link between cannabis use disorder, schizophrenia strongest in young men

Link between cannabis use disorder, schizophrenia strongest in young men

The association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia was stronger in men compared with women, particularly among people aged 16 to 20 years, according to a study published in Psychological Medicine.

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