Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
#substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration
branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Anxiety and depression is spiking among young people. No one knows why.: Desperate to help record numbers of children suffering anxiety and depression ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/mental-health-crisis-kids-experiment-00151369
Aaron Carter's twin sister Angel to release late singer's posthumous album: 'Learn from our story'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/23/aaron-carter-new-album-details-revealed-angel-carter-conrad/73428928007/
Internet Aid Cut: How the Loss of FCC's ACP May Worsen the Mental Health Crisis: April is the last month that 23 million low-income households will receive the ...
cnet.com/home/internet/internet-aid-cut-how-the-loss-of-fccs-acp-may-worsen-the-mental-health-crisis/
With the help of community colleges, students in recovery find a fresh start: Community colleges are increasingly embracing students who are recovering from ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0408/community-college-students-recovery-substance-use-disorder
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Small gift cards can be a key tool to stop stimulant addiction, but stigma stands in the way
cnn.com/2024/04/16/health/addiction-stimulants-treatment-contingency-management/
Some hospitals are changing their response when babies are born exposed to drugs: Pregnant people who take medications to assist their substance abuse recovery ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/health/substance-use-pregnancy-policy-change/
New Books Help Parents Explain Climate Disasters to Kids: Books are becoming a key part of disaster recovery, helping toddlers—and their parents—cope with ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/01/the-stories-helping-kids-cope-with-climate-disasters-00149364
Listen to new episode of 'Where Secrets Go To Die' podcast: 'Drugs, Sex and Secrets' (episode 6), uncovers a startling decision Michigan State Police made tied ...
freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/23/episode-6-of-where-secrets-go-to-die-podcast-out-now/73414478007/
In Washington, it might soon be easier to get mental health help by phone: Washington is heading into a new stage as it tries to develop better systems for ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/21/in-washington-it-might-soon-be-easier-to-get-mental-health-help-by-phone/
Bill expanding access to fentanyl test strips proposed by intern to Naperville senator
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/20/naperville-legislation-state-senate-bill-fentanyl-test-strips-ellman/
Virginia's 988 lifeline; a gateway for help in a crisis: The calls roll in, 24 hours a day. Sometimes, it's abuse as a relationship becomes unbearable. Sometimes ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-988-crisis-hotline-suicide-prevention-behavioral-health/article_659cd39e-fc03-11ee-ad62-c31fa8bfb5d6.html
“I don’t think she was a lost cause”: How one Colorado overdose victim fell through the cracks
denverpost.com/2024/04/14/colorado-fentanyl-overdose-drug-addiction-treatment-recovery/
“I don’t think she was a lost cause”: How one Colorado overdose victim fell through the cracks
denverpost.com/2024/04/14/colorado-fentanyl-overdose-drug-addiction-treatment-recovery/
What does recovery from a mental illness look like?: The contemporary understanding of recovery is that the motivation to heal has to come from within
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-what-does-recovery-from-a-mental-illness-look-like/
'Tranq'-laced fentanyl nearly doubles in Clark County and expert says it will only get worse
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/12/tranq-laced-fentanyl-nearly-doubles-in-clark-county-and-experts-say-it-will-only-get-worse/
Gov. Newsom, the drug that kills most Americans is on grocery store shelves: Columnist Teri Sforza writes about inspiration to reshape California's approach ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/09/gov-newsom-the-drug-that-kills-most-americans-is-on-grocery-store-shelves/
Listen to the next episode of 'Where Secrets Go to Die' podcast: In Sins of the Father (episode 4), a daughter describes a haunting walk in the woods with her ...
freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/09/secrets-podcast-david-moeggenborg/73247108007/
Pitch deck addiction care startup Pelago used to raise $58 million: Pelago just grabbed a $58 million Series C led by Atomico to expand care for substance use ...
businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-addiction-care-startup-pelago-vc-funding-2024-3
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House Republicans call for probe into unspent mental health funds: More than $3.8 billion intended for emergency pandemic response and for the 988 crisis hotline ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/20/covid-988-funding-unspent/
988 mental health crisis calls may soon be routed based on location rather than area code
cnn.com/2024/03/21/health/988-mental-health-calls-routing/
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Matthew Perry leaves $1m trust named after Woody Allen character : The ‘Friends’ star died last October at the age of 54
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/matthew-perry-death-will-woody-allen-b2511499.html
What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? 9 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health: The effects of alcohol can be seen throughout your body, even for moderate drinkers ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/effects-of-alcohol
The Real Reason Amanda Bynes Isn't in 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV': Although the former child star appears in archival footage, here's why she isn't ...
tvinsider.com/1129173/amanda-bynes-quiet-on-set-declined/
How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Kentucky
kentucky.com/news/local/article287118555.html
Pete Doherty shares health update after revealing he’s ‘a very sick man’: Musician says he’s struggling to switch up his diet despite orders from his doctor
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/pete-doherty-now-alive-health-libertines-b2501830.html
Drake Bell Opens About 'Brutal' Abuse He Experienced as a Child Star: A breakdown of the most alarming takeaways from the interview the with former Nickelodeon ...
tvinsider.com/1127193/drake-bell-quiet-on-set-brian-peck-abuse-shocking-moments/
Quick Glance: Former Nickelodeon Stars React to Drake Bell's Revelations
- Drake Bell's TV family members are showing support after he disclosed being sexually abused as a young Nickelodeon star, with Josh Peck and Nancy Sullivan expressing their solidarity.
- Josh Peck, who portrayed Bell's stepbrother, offered support to other Nickelodeon colleagues who shared stories of abuse.
- Nancy Sullivan, who portrayed Bell's mother, shared her love and support, emphasizing that past abuse does not define them.
- The docuseries 'Quiet on Set' sheds light on the dark side of children's TV shows from the 1990s and 2000s, addressing allegations about creator Dan Schneider and the toxic work environment in the industry.
Death in rural WA jail points to failures in drug treatment: In the Klickitat County Jail, a young man killed himself during drug withdrawal ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/fentanyl-crisis-descends-on-jail-in-a-small-wa-town-short-on-treatment/
U.S. Soccer’s Participant Safety Taskforce Chair Mana Shim is testifying before Congress today to push for changes to SafeSport’s processes to better protect ... Show more energycommerce.house.gov/
Treatment for teens is inaccessible, costly as U.S. opioid deaths rise: The study, which looked at the availability of treatment centers, found 10 states and ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/09/teen-opioid-overdose-spikes-treatment-expensive/72173493007/
MDMA, and psychedelics legalization could revolutionize health care: MDMA and psychedelics could revolutionize health care for PTSD, anxiety and addiction.
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/mdma-psychedelic-treatment-health-care-18710934.php
The Face Of The Opioid Crisis Is Changing, And Treatments Need To Catch Up: The opioid epidemic for women has been steadily snowballing for years ...
womenshealthmag.com/health/a46867416/women-opioid-epidemic-overdose-deaths/
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Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk: An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis, most commonly through ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-cannabis-linked-heart.html
The state of the opioid crisis in 2024: It’s as bad as ever: We have treatments for opioid addiction that work. So why is the problem getting worse?
vox.com/the-highlight/2024/1/16/24033590/treatment-opioid-addiction-crisis-2024
What Medicaid acceptance looks like at Kentucky substance use treatment centers
kentucky.com/news/local/article286000376.html
Wendy Williams' Aphasia and Dementia Diagnosis Is the Same as Bruce Willis: Wendy Williams shared the medical update today as fans anticipate ...
movieweb.com/aphasia-wendy-williams-dementia-lifetime/
Jamie Lee Curtis marks 25 years of being 'clean and sober': Celebrity friends and followers including John Stamos, Tyra Banks and Linda Evangelista showed ...
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/jamie-lee-curtis-marks-25-years-clean-sober-106967291
Know the Dangers of ‘Gas Station Heroin’: Tianeptine, or gas station heroin, is a dangerous, addictive opioid billed as a supplement. It doesn’t contain heroin ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/gas-station-heroin-tianeptine
What reducing alcohol can do for your health: Reducing alcohol by any amount affects your body in a number of ways. One expert shares advice for how to continue ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/how-dry-january-affects-your-health
Black women suffer disproportionately from 'superwoman schema': The mental health syndrome appears as projected strength and suppressed emotion.
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/black-women-suffer-disproportionately-superwoman-schema-106837601
As 988 centers struggle to hire, burnout plagues some crisis staff: Faced with heavy workloads and limited training, some workers are walking off.
abcnews.go.com/Health/988-centers-struggle-hire-burnout-plagues-some-crisis-staff/story
Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce
bostonherald.com/2024/02/02/native-american-communities-have-the-highest-suicide-rates-yet-interventions-are-scarce/
Pressure to perform led 'rockstar' high school athlete to suicidal thoughts. Why he's speaking up
omaha.com/news/nation-world/wisconsin-high-school-sports-jack-towne-depression-anxiety/article_0da43399-2185-5edb-8345-d5921246fbe8.html
Wendy Williams Lifetime documentary debuts over two nights: Wendy Williams returns with a Lifetime documentary she executive produced, which chronicles her last ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-02-02/wendy-williams-resurfaces-lifetime-documentary-debuting-this-month
As 988 centers struggle to hire, burnout plagues some crisis staff: Faced with heavy workloads and limited training, some workers are walking off.
abcnews.go.com/Health/988-centers-struggle-hire-burnout-plagues-some-crisis-staff/story
Michael Strahan, athletes discuss mental health in the Black community: Michael Strahan talked to a group of Black athletes about their experiences and struggles ...
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/michael-strahan-athletes-discuss-mental-health-black-community-106841325
First on CNN: To ‘meet people where they are,’ HHS to allow opioid disorder treatment via telemedicine, at home
cnn.com/2024/02/01/health/methadone-telemedicine-hhs-opioid-treatment/
Paid articlePaid What to know about ZYN, the nicotine substitute going viral and facing scrutiny: The Swedish brand of nicotine pouches are now taking hold in the United States.
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/zyn-nicotine-substitute-viral-facing-scrutiny-106829784
Rising Latino suicide rates worry community leaders : The Hispanic suicide rate has risen significantly in the last decade, and mental health experts cite ...
nbcnews.com/news/latino/rising-latino-suicide-rates-worry-community-leaders-rcna134363
Staff From US Agencies, Congress Join 'Day of Mourning' for Gaza: Feds United for Peace aimed to "convey to our leadership that the current policy on Israel ...
commondreams.org/news/joe-biden-gaza
Maui wildfire survivors face mental health crisis months after tragedy: Some residents continue to face housing and financial struggles.
abcnews.go.com/US/maui-wildfire-survivors-face-mental-health-crisis-months/story
How Dry January can help with anti-aging, according to doctors: Dry January is the act of giving up alcohol for the month of January. Here's how it might ...
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/dry-january-anti-aging-doctors-106106737
Dry January: What happened when I gave up alcohol for 1 month : ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton details her experience.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/dry-january-happened-gave-alcohol-month/story
From cocaine to magic mushrooms: Does Wall Street have a drug problem?: Does Wall Street have a drug problem? Bankers, traders, and other financial pros share ...
businessinsider.com/wall-streets-underground-drug-abuse-culture-cocaine-adderall-zyn-mushrooms-2024-1
Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up alcohol be?: Staying dry for January may help jump-start people to give up alcohol for longer
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/dry-january-beneficial-giving-alcohol/story
Idaho Keeps Some Psychiatric Patients in Prison, Ignoring Decades of Warnings About the Practice
propublica.org/article/idaho-keeps-some-psychiatric-patients-in-prison-ignoring-decades-of-warnings-about-the-practice
Am I drinking too much? Here are two ways to find out: If you're wondering whether you're drinking too much, the answer depends on whether you're ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/04/alcoholic-definition-drinking-abuse-disorder-colorado-treatments/
OHSU study co-authored by Vancouver addiction specialist finds addiction treatment scarce for teenagers in Washington, around U.S.
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/02/ohsu-study-co-authored-by-vancouver-addiction-specialist-finds-addiction-treatment-scarce-for-teenagers-in-washington-around-u-s/
"Solving" A Mental Health Crisis In America| Countercurrents: Perhaps one reason to study such issues is to ensure that someone is paying attention ...
countercurrents.org/2024/02/solving-a-mental-health-crisis-in-america/
N.J. man having mental health crisis at motel shot one trooper in mouth, the other in abdomen, cops say
nj.com/sussex-county/2024/02/nj-man-having-mental-health-crisis-at-motel-shot-one-trooper-in-mouth-the-other-in-abdomen-cops-say.html
Matthew Perry’s Cause of Death Raises Concerns About the Effects of Ketamine: Matthew Perry’s cause of death was related to the “acute effects of ketamine ...
healthline.com/health-news/matthew-perry-cause-of-death-acute-effects-of-ketamine
Quick Glance: Ketamine Industry Responds to Matthew Perry's Death
- Ketamine practitioners are developing new guidelines for at-home use following Matthew Perry's death.
- The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners plans to publish guidelines for at-home ketamine use in response to Perry’s death.
- Relaxed regulations during the pandemic led to a surge in companies offering oral or intranasal ketamine following telehealth consultations.
- The need for clear and unified guardrails based on real-world data and medicine is emphasized to protect those in need of this treatment.
Rising suicide rates among Hispanics worries community: DALTON, Ga. ― A group from teens to seniors gathered in an office inside a grocery store ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/rising-suicide-rates-among-hispanics-worries-community/PU5IFAUTMNC4RNBIGO7XIRWMMQ/
Can't Get Therapy? 4 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health Right Now for Free: Sometimes therapy is out of reach because of finances or other reasons. In the meantime ...
cnet.com/health/mental/cant-get-therapy-4-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health-right-now-for-free/
Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response
ocregister.com/2024/01/12/doctors-are-as-vulnerable-to-addiction-as-anyone-california-grapples-with-a-response/
Alcohol addiction treatment is available in Colorado, but people struggle to get the help they need
denverpost.com/2024/01/04/alcohol-addiction-treatment-colorado-denver-deaths-medication-aa-rehab/
Mental health courts can struggle to fulfill decades-old promise: More than 650 adult and juvenile mental health courts were operational as of 2022 ...
bostonherald.com/2024/01/11/mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-fulfill-decades-old-promise/
Hundreds died using kratom in Florida. It was touted as safe.: As companies sell increasingly potent products, a Tampa Bay Times investigation reveals the herb’s ...
project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/kratom-overdose-deaths-florida-mitragynine-testing/
Quick Glance: Uncovering the Truth about Kratom: Tampa Bay Times Investigation
- Helen Freund noticed the rising popularity of kratom in the Tampa Bay region and delved deeper into the issue.
- Despite initial comparisons to coffee, kratom was found to be far more complex and mostly unregulated, raising safety concerns.
- Reports of overdose deaths prompted further investigation, leading the Tampa Bay Times to pursue the story.
- The Times team built a database to track overdoses and key details, analyzing deaths up to June 30, 2022, attributed to accidental overdoses.
Laura Jones was found dead on the roof of Slippery Noodle. But there's more to her story
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/01/09/who-was-woman-found-dead-roof-slippery-noodle-inn-indianapolis-laura-jones/72097894007/
Quick Glance: Laura Jones: A Tale of Hope and Loss
- In the final weeks of her life, Laura Jones created birthday cards for her children.
- Three days after Christmas, Laura Jones was discovered deceased on the roof of the Slippery Noodle Inn.
- She struggled with addiction and mental health issues during her time at a treatment center in Logansport.
- Her family and friends had newfound hope that Jones was making progress before her passing.
In a small, recently published case study, six people who screened positive for alcohol use disorder saw a clinically significant decrease in symptoms while ... Show more abcnews.visitlink.me/srhyUd
Could Long COVID ‘Brain Fog’ Be an Acquired Form of ADHD?: ADHD usually manifests in childhood. But what if Covid-19 has shown that such neurodiversity can ...
science.thewire.in/health/long-covid-brain-fog-acquired-form-adhd/
Laura Jones was found dead on the roof of Slippery Noodle. But there's more to her story
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/01/09/who-was-woman-found-dead-roof-slippery-noodle-inn-indianapolis-laura-jones/72097894007/
Does Elon Musk's Alleged Coke Habit Make a Case For Drug Testing Your Workforce?: A report about Elon Musk's drug taking sparking worries among company board ...
inc.com/bruce-crumley/elon-musks-reported-drug-use-reminds-company-execs-about-screening-staff-.html
The Loveland Foundation Has Given Black Women Over 150,000 Hours Of Free Therapy: The non-profit aims to bring healing to communities of color through therapy ...
essence.com/lifestyle/the-loveland-foundation-therapy/
California grapples with a response to addiction among doctors: The Medical Board of California, which licenses doctors, is developing a program to treat and ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-doctors-addiction-18590276.php
Can You Self-Diagnose ADHD?: If you suspect you're experiencing ADHD symptoms, only a doctor or mental health professional can provide a formal diagnosis.
healthline.com/health/adhd/is-adhd-self-diagnosable
Suicide deaths reached a record high in the US in 2022, despite hopeful decreases among children and young adults
cnn.com/2023/11/29/health/suicide-record-high-2022-cdc/
Quick Glance: Rise of Suicide Deaths in the US in 2022
- The number of suicide deaths in the US reached a record high in 2022.
- Over 49,000 people committed intentional self-harm in 2022.
- Men were about four times more likely to die by suicide than women, with rates highest among senior men.
- Despite the overall increase, provisional data from 2022 shows signs of improvement among children and teens.
The Loveland Foundation Has Given Black Women Over 150,000 Hours Of Free Therapy: The non-profit aims to bring healing to communities of color through therapy ...
essence.com/lifestyle/the-loveland-foundation-therapy/
Millions call the 988 suicide hotline. But it's still not functioning at full capacity.
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/11/20/suicide-hotline-988-lacks-resources-funding/71410654007/
Overdose deaths have soared among pregnant people, study reveals: The alarming report highlights a need to improve outreach and encourage more pregnant and ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/22/overdose-pregnancy-opioids/
Gov. Evers declared 2023 ‘The Year of Mental Health’: Here's what happened — and didn’t — in 2023
greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2023/12/29/here-are-the-strides-taken-to-address-mental-health-in-2023/72049899007/
Trump calls for the return of mental institutions: The former president has included them in his plan to end homelessness in cities.
axios.com/2023/10/31/trump-homelessness-mental-institutions
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