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Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
12/20/2023
Behavioral health services urban residents take for granted are often nonexistent in rural areas. Four strategies can help bridge the widening divide.
Behavioral health services urban residents take for granted are often nonexistent in rural areas. Four strategies can help bridge the widening divide.
Behavioral health services urban...
12/20/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Cannabis
Quiz
10/18/2023
According to the DSM-5-TR, how frequently does an individual use cannabis per week to be categorized as having cannabis use disorder? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the DSM-5-TR, how frequently does an individual use cannabis per week to be categorized as having cannabis use disorder? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the DSM-5-TR, how...
10/18/2023
Psych Congress Network
From Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
09/21/2023
Of the 3.3% of youth in a recent study that had exclusively undergone non-stimulant therapy for ADHD, what percentage reported prescription stimulant misuse in the past year?
Of the 3.3% of youth in a recent study that had exclusively undergone non-stimulant therapy for ADHD, what percentage reported prescription stimulant misuse in the past year?
Of the 3.3% of youth in a recent...
09/21/2023
Psych Congress Network
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Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
09/20/2023
National Recovery Month provides a chance to celebrate those who are recovering from a substance use or mental health condition, and educate friends and colleagues about these conditions, the potential for recovery, and the hope that it can...
National Recovery Month provides a chance to celebrate those who are recovering from a substance use or mental health condition, and educate friends and colleagues about these conditions, the potential for recovery, and the hope that it can...
National Recovery Month provides...
09/20/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive
John de Miranda, EdM, CRC
Perspectives
08/04/2023
Harm reduction strategies have been viewed with skepticism by many. The opioid epidemic has forced a re-evaluation of both harm reduction’s place in the treatment toolbox and the role of treatment professionals.
Harm reduction strategies have been viewed with skepticism by many. The opioid epidemic has forced a re-evaluation of both harm reduction’s place in the treatment toolbox and the role of treatment professionals.
Harm reduction strategies have...
08/04/2023
Addiction Professional
Lawrence Weinstein, MD
Perspectives
05/23/2023
Despite being classified as an emerging drug threat by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, xylazine is still flying under the radar for many providers. Here is the least you need to know about the drug also known as "tranq."
Despite being classified as an emerging drug threat by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, xylazine is still flying under the radar for many providers. Here is the least you need to know about the drug also known as "tranq."
Despite being classified as an...
05/23/2023
Addiction Professional
Angela Huskey, PharmD, CPE
Perspectives
04/07/2023
With recent data showing the degree to which polysubstance use is fueling the addiction crisis, currently available tools and treatments may not fully address the potent drug combinations behind today’s overdoses.
With recent data showing the degree to which polysubstance use is fueling the addiction crisis, currently available tools and treatments may not fully address the potent drug combinations behind today’s overdoses.
With recent data showing the...
04/07/2023
Addiction Professional
Nate Pelletier
Perspectives
03/16/2023
The transition to value-based care (VBC) in the substance use disorder (SUD) industry is a good sign, but it can be challenging for some providers.
The transition to value-based care (VBC) in the substance use disorder (SUD) industry is a good sign, but it can be challenging for some providers.
The transition to value-based...
03/16/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
02/03/2023
As the market for CBD-infused products continues to expand, regulators can take 4 steps to improve the development of appropriate pathways for cannabinoids, including CBD, as medicines and as food supplements or beauty aids.
As the market for CBD-infused products continues to expand, regulators can take 4 steps to improve the development of appropriate pathways for cannabinoids, including CBD, as medicines and as food supplements or beauty aids.
As the market for CBD-infused...
02/03/2023
Addiction Professional
Wendy Insalaco, LGADC, LGPC
Perspectives
01/13/2023
Treatment professionals must be aware of the cultural impacts and use appropriate culturally adapted approaches to best meet the needs of the patients in their care.
Treatment professionals must be aware of the cultural impacts and use appropriate culturally adapted approaches to best meet the needs of the patients in their care.
Treatment professionals must be...
01/13/2023
Addiction Professional
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
12/12/2022
The behavioral workforce should be helping people face signs of SUD impairment at every stage of its development. Clinicians can be quite effective with basic therapy skills, without specialized training.
The behavioral workforce should be helping people face signs of SUD impairment at every stage of its development. Clinicians can be quite effective with basic therapy skills, without specialized training.
The behavioral workforce should...
12/12/2022
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive