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

We Can Prevent Overdose Deaths If We Change How We Think About Them
I’ve been living in recovery from opioid use disorder for eight and a half years, and this might be a weird thing to say about addiction, but I feel lucky—like I dodged a bullet. I was addicted to opioids in Florida throughout the early 2000s, during the heyday of pill mills that flooded the streets with powerful pharmaceuticals like OxyContin. I say I’m lucky because this was just before the drug supply turned into a toxic sludge of potent fentanyl analogues, mysterious tranquilizers, and deadly counterfeit pills. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I were using today. The chances of my survival ...
Source: TIME: Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Hampton Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 -- Millions of Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and millions more struggle with an addicted family member or friend, a new poll finds. Two-thirds of those surveyed said either they or a family member have been...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AZZLY, Inc. Introduces Groundbreaking Patient Engagement Portal for Enhanced Recovery Experience
AZZLY®, Inc. launches Patient Engagement Portal (PEP) within their AZZLY Rize™ EHR system for behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations. The Patient Engagement Portal enhances provider-patient communication, document management, e-signatures, and upcoming appointments. The...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Form of gene therapy offers hope for severe alcohol addiction, study finds
US research linked to dopamine release finds macaques decreased consumption by up to 90% after treatmentA form of gene therapy that is already being trialled in patients with Parkinson ’s disease might provide a one-off treatment for severe alcohol addiction.A study in macaque monkeys that were predisposed to heavy drinking found that it dramatically curbed their alcohol consumption. “Drinking went down to almost zero,” said Prof Kathleen Grant,at Oregon Health and Science University ’s National Primate Research Centre in Beaverton, US, who co-led the research. “For months on end, these animals would choose to dr...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 14, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Linda Geddes Tags: Alcoholism Medical research UK news US news Source Type: news

Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem Drinking In A Monkey Trial
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction.“With alcohol...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Ideal Option Opens Addiction Medicine Clinic in Paragould
The clinic provides in-person medication-assisted treatment for fentanyl, meth, heroin, alcohol and other substances, bringing new hope to Greene County residents. PARAGOULD, Ark., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ideal Option, a national leader in evidence-based outpatient treatment...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

How to Stop Watching Porn and Build Better Habits
A Practical Guide to Breaking Free from Porn Addiction and Living a Healthier and Happier Life Porn addiction is a common and serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is a habit that can have negative consequences on your physical, mental, emotional, and social…#pornaddiction #happierlifeporn #atomichabits #jamesclear #buildbetterhabits
Source: Reuters: Health - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Medications for Opioid Addiction Significantly Underutilized Medications for Opioid Addiction Significantly Underutilized
Only 1 in 5 US Adults with opioid use disorder received recommended medications for the condition.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

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