As more people are finding themselves hooked on junk food, pornography and even social media...is modern life turning us into a nation of addicts?
Addictions include cravings for social media, gambling, sex - and eating junk food, with some claiming their food 'addiction' is responsible for their weight gain.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘ I ’ m So Disappointed ’ About Abortion Status in the U.S., Says New CDC Director
Dr. Mandy Cohen is the new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The former health secretary for North Carolina, she led the state’s COVID-19 response and improved Medicaid access for eligible residents. Just one month into her new job, Cohen spoke with TIME about what we can expect next in the ongoing government response to COVID-19, the tumultuous legal battles currently surrounding women’s health, and her vision for the embattled public health agency. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] TIME: This has been a ...
Source: TIME: Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Scientists hope weight-loss drugs could treat addiction and dementia
Medications with semaglutide such as Ozempic and Wegovy are being studied to see if they can help other conditionsThey have taken the celebrity world by storm as a slimming jab and become a vital tool for managing type 2 diabetes. Now drugs such as Ozempic are being researched to look at whether they could help conditions ranging from alcohol misuse to dementia.Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes medication, and Wegovy, which is licensed for weight loss, contain the drug semaglutide, while a similar drug, liraglutide, is available for both purposes under different brand names.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 21, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Dementia Alcoholism Drugs Health Diabetes UK news Source Type: news

Network modeling analysis of depression, internet addiction and campus bullying in adolescents - Wenyi Y, Jie Y, Xiaojin YU.
Objective To explore network relationships among depression, Internet addiction and campus bullying among adolescents, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the comprehensive prevention and control of adolescents' psychological status and risky behavi...
Source: SafetyLit - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

The effectiveness of a resilience-based curriculum on impulsivity and psychological flexibility in addiction-prone adolescents - Boron Z, Dokaneei Fard F, Fattahi Andabil A.
This study investigated the efficacy of a resilience-based curriculum on the impulsivity and psychological flexibility of adolescents with an addiction propensity. This study was quasi-experimental, with pre- and post-testing, a control group, and a two-mo...
Source: SafetyLit - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Is crypto an addiction?
Source: Reuters: Health - August 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Do the Data Support Psychedelics in Addiction Therapy? Do the Data Support Psychedelics in Addiction Therapy?
Although psychedelics show promise for treating alcohol and tobacco use disorders, many doctors have the misperception that the drugs are highly dangerous.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - August 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Addressing gender-based violence in drug addiction treatment: a systematic mapping review - Romo-Avil és N, Tarriño-Concejero L, Pavón-Benítez L, Marín-Torres J.
"Intervention support and treatment" programs are most likely to have been designed for the substances consumed by men, and to cater for men's needs, with little regard to the specific needs of women. Gender-based violence (GBV) has become a key area for a...
Source: SafetyLit - August 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Reducing teen's risk of diabetes
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family eats, limiting sugar and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals at home. Recently, though, I learned my 14-year-old daughter has been "snacking" on spoons of granulated sugar daily. What can I do to reduce her risk for diabetes and reduce her addiction to sugar? ANSWER: Adherence…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 17, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 -- Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new KFF poll finds. The poll of more than 1,300 U.S. adults was conducted from July 11 to 19...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Two Thirds Say They or Family Affected by Substance Use Two Thirds Say They or Family Affected by Substance Use
The majority of respondents to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll said addiction had affected family relationships, their mental health, or the mental well-being of a family member.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Mental health care home placed in special measures raises complaint against CQC
A mental health care home in Northamptonshire has been placed into special measures by the healthcare watchdog following concerns around nurse vacancies and the safety of those living at the facility. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that Willowbrook House relied heavily on agency workers to fill staffing gaps and that it continued to admit... Read moreThe post Mental health care home placed in special measures raises complaint against CQC appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Addiction and mental health Clinical Community nursing Latest news Source Type: news

Experts: Mainstream Addiction Treatment Act Removes a Roadblock to Recovery
The Mainstream Addiction Treatment Act (MAT Act) has potential to increase opioid use disorder treatment access in rural areas. The number of healthcare professionals able to prescribe the treatment has gone from 130,000 to over 1.8 million. Education and partnerships are still needed for healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas where there are fewer prescribers and other addiction support services.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - August 16, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

America's addiction crisis laid bare: TWO-THIRDS of adults have a family member hooked on drugs or alcohol and one in 10 have lost someone to an overdose
The US is facing a drug and alcohol addiction epidemic. Two-thirds of adults reported either they or a family member suffer from addiction to drugs or alcohol, according to the KFF Health Tracking Poll.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Addiction Treatment Eludes More Than Half of Americans in Need
About 30 percent of Americans have been addicted to opioids or have a relative who has been, researchers also reported.
Source: NYT Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Noah Weiland Tags: Research Polls and Public Opinion Drug Abuse and Traffic Opioids and Opiates Pain-Relieving Drugs Addiction (Psychology) Source Type: news

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