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Extreme heat linked to rise in mental health emergency care: Study
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], February 24 (ANI): Does the temperature outside decide a person's temperament inside? On extremely hot summer days, adults are at an increased risk of visiting emergency rooms for mental health crises related to substance use, anxiety, stress, and more.
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Study finds a slow strategy may help people with alcohol use disorder
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that modifying the time perspective of people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may improve their recoveries.
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Study finds undiagnosed autistic traits common among youths dealing with s
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A new study has found that one in five teens and young adults who are going through treatment for drug or alcohol abuse may have traits characteristic of a previously unrecognized autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Study finds addiction medicine consults help substance use disorder patien
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Pittsburgh [US], January 26 (ANI): According to a new study, in-hospital addiction medicine consultations can reduce deaths in high-risk patients with substance use disorder.
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Study finds physician mental health care visits increased during first yea
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], January 22 (ANI): A new study found that the annual rates of outpatient visits for mental health and substance use among physicians increased by 27 per cent during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rates of type 2 diabetes higher in people with common psychiatric disorder
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): A new study has found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is elevated in people with a psychiatric disorder compared with the general population.
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Half of ADHD adults have had substance use disorder
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, half of the adults aged between 20-39 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have had a substance use disorder (SUD) in their lifetime.
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Methamphetamine usage leads to several chronic conditions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Washington [US], June 6 (ANI): According to a new study, individuals who use methamphetamine are more likely to have health conditions, mental illness, and substance use disorders than those who do not consume the drug.
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Study suggests people who use methamphetamine likely to report several chr
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Washington [US], June 3 (ANI): People who use methamphetamine are more likely to have health conditions, mental illness, and substance use disorders than people who do not use the drug, according to a new study.
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CBSE launched 'Dost For Life' mobile app for psycho-social wellness of stu
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI/Oswaal Books): To help students deal with the current atmosphere and to provide crucial academic guidance, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently introduced a mobile app called 'Dost for Life. Designed for students of classes 9th to 12t
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Researchers say adults over 50 should be screened for cannabis use
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): A recent research revealed that older people who use cannabis to relieve or treat health problems are failing to discuss their substance use with doctors.
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Study highlights need to screen people over-50s for cannabis use
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): According to research published in peer-reviewed The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, older people who, or the ones above the age of 30 use cannabis to relieve or treat health problems are failing to discuss their substance use with doctors.
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