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    Social Anxiety & Alcoholism – A Connection

    New research published in Depression and Anxiety indicates that, unlike other anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder may have a direct effect on alcoholism. For the study, researchers [...]

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    The Stigma of Addiction

    Lots of people have an image of what “an addict” looks like — usually a young man, usually underweight, often homeless or struggling to stay off the streets. But when these stereotypes interfere [...]

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    Posted March 27, 2019

    Tobacco Smoking Adults that us E-Cigarettes = Higher Heart Disease & Depression

    Tobacco smoking adults that use electronic cigarettes have a significantly higher chance of myocardial infarction (a heart attack), as well as coronary heart disease and depression, according to [...]

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    Posted March 25, 2019

    Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions

    A nasal spray version of the drug ketamine has shown promise as an antidepressant, even if its properties still aren’t well understood. Of the 16 million American adults who live with depression, [...]

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    Barriers to Comprehensive Treatment for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders

    Although evidence indicates the need for comprehensive and integrated therapy to address comorbidity, research shows that only about 18 percent of SUD treatment programs and 9 percent of mental [...]

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    Posted March 20, 2019

    The Connection between Substance Use Disorders and HIV

    More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).114 HIV is transmitted [...]

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    Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and Physical Comorbidities

    People with substance use disorders also often experience comorbid chronic physical health conditions, including chronic pain,99 cancer, and heart disease.100 The use of various [...]

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    The Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

    Many individuals who develop substance use disorders (SUD) are also diagnosed with mental disorders, and vice versa. Multiple national population surveys have found that about half of those who [...]

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    Steroids – Anabolic – Do they help or hinder?

    Man-made substances used to treat conditions caused by low levels of steroid hormones in the body misused to enhance athletic and sexual performance and physical appearance. For more information, [...]

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    Posted March 11, 2019

    What is kratom?

    Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that contain compounds that can have psychotropic (mind-altering) effects. Kratom is not currently an illegal [...]

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