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06/28/2019
Many of the patients who enter substance use treatment pose a high risk for suicide, but few specialty programs define suicide prevention as part of their core mission. The senior project associate for the Zero Suicide Institute believes...
Many of the patients who enter substance use treatment pose a high risk for suicide, but few specialty programs define suicide prevention as part of their core mission. The senior project associate for the Zero Suicide Institute believes...
Many of the patients who enter...
06/28/2019
Addiction Professional
Newsfeed
06/21/2019
A young adult's proximity to the location of medical marijuana dispensaries appears to be associated with a higher likelihood of marijuana use, with storefront advertising having the strongest influence on behavior. A RAND Corporation study...
A young adult's proximity to the location of medical marijuana dispensaries appears to be associated with a higher likelihood of marijuana use, with storefront advertising having the strongest influence on behavior. A RAND Corporation study...
A young adult's proximity to the...
06/21/2019
Addiction Professional
06/20/2019
A new report suggests that substance use prevention on college campuses needs to be seen as an integral component of furthering academic success.
A new report suggests that substance use prevention on college campuses needs to be seen as an integral component of furthering academic success.
A new report suggests that...
06/20/2019
Addiction Professional
03/10/2018
Some traumatic memories from early in life are encoded in the brain as “primitive” thoughts and feelings that later might be mistakenly attributed to present-day situations.
Some traumatic memories from early in life are encoded in the brain as “primitive” thoughts and feelings that later might be mistakenly attributed to present-day situations.
Some traumatic memories from...
03/10/2018
Addiction Professional
11/29/2017
With the high prevalence of addiction disorders today, more private practice therapists are seeing patients who need treatment for addiction as well as mental health conditions.
With the high prevalence of addiction disorders today, more private practice therapists are seeing patients who need treatment for addiction as well as mental health conditions.
With the high prevalence of...
11/29/2017
Addiction Professional
News
11/21/2017
Specialists at the KY HELP Call Center will provide Kentucky residents struggling with substance use disorder or have a family member struggling with SUD information on treatment options and resources.
Specialists at the KY HELP Call Center will provide Kentucky residents struggling with substance use disorder or have a family member struggling with SUD information on treatment options and resources.
Specialists at the KY HELP Call...
11/21/2017
Addiction Professional
10/26/2017
One of the key benefits PAs offer in mental health settings is that we are educated in the medical model and maintain certification by completing substantial continuing medical education and passing rigorous assessments throughout our careers.
One of the key benefits PAs offer in mental health settings is that we are educated in the medical model and maintain certification by completing substantial continuing medical education and passing rigorous assessments throughout our careers.
One of the key benefits PAs...
10/26/2017
Addiction Professional
10/25/2017
The hashtag #MeToo has caught fire on social media, demonstrating the widespread impact of sexual assault, harassment and trauma. Thousands if not millions of women have responded with their own simple statement: “Me too.”
The hashtag #MeToo has caught fire on social media, demonstrating the widespread impact of sexual assault, harassment and trauma. Thousands if not millions of women have responded with their own simple statement: “Me too.”
The hashtag #MeToo has caught...
10/25/2017
Addiction Professional
08/22/2017
Full on-site coverage of the National Conference on Addiction Disorders, produced by the Addiction Professional editorial team.
Full on-site coverage of the National Conference on Addiction Disorders, produced by the Addiction Professional editorial team.
Full on-site coverage of the...
08/22/2017
Addiction Professional
02/23/2016
While the threat of patient relapse lingers in the psyche of counseling professionals, its presence doesn't automatically destroy the spirit. Quality of Life Survey respondents convey an outlook of celebrating victories while preparing for...
While the threat of patient relapse lingers in the psyche of counseling professionals, its presence doesn't automatically destroy the spirit. Quality of Life Survey respondents convey an outlook of celebrating victories while preparing for...
While the threat of patient...
02/23/2016
Addiction Professional