New Research Describes Challenges Women Face When Seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
A new study from Penn State, published in the journal Women’s Health, looks at the many challenges facing women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder
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Why Isn’t Narcan Covered Under the Affordable Care Act?
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 expanded access to health insurance and preventative healthcare services for millions of Americans. Two of the bill’s most popular
Moderate Drinking and Birth Abnormalities
Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have found that even low to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact prenatal development. Study Overview
Emerging Stronger: How Addiction Teaches Us Five Core Strengths of the Human Condition
When I tell people that I’m an Addiction Psychiatrist, the usual response is, “Oh man. That must be tough.” I’ve had a front-row view into
Unveiling Parallels: Exploring the Shared Lessons of the Opioid and Stimulant Epidemics
“You medical people will have more lives to answer for in the other world than even we generals.” -Napoleon Bonaparte. Imagine this: a highly addictive
Navigating the Battlefield Within: Alcohol Use Disorder Among Military Veterans
When military service fades into memory and the uniform is retired, many veterans find themselves facing another formidable adversary: addiction. Transitioning from the military to
Death Sentence by Denial: Rhode Island and Alabama Turn Their Back on Addiction Treatment While Opioid-Related Deaths in Both States Soar
Last month, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint statement
New Study Reveals Insights on Opioid Dependence Risk Factors
A recent study[i] by researchers from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and the Yale School of Medicine explores the connection between genetic and psychosocial factors
Navigating the Shadows: Challenges Women Face When Seeking Help for Substance Abuse
Acknowledging and addressing substance abuse is challenging for anyone. For women, the path to recovery can be laden with unique obstacles. Societal stigmas, gender-specific issues,
Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Health Risks in Children
A newly published study in JAMA Network Open[i] finds that children exposed to opioids while in the womb more commonly suffer from a number of