Support from family and friends is the most important factor in recovering from addiction, a recently published report shows. The study, published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health on June 10, used a mixture of online and paper surveys to determine the type of barriers people living in the Northwest Territories face when accessing…
Less than a day after the Trump administration slashed funding for addiction and mental health programs nationwide, the money was restored. Here’s how this whiplash played out in Alabama. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The Trump administration disrupted the country’s mental health and addiction treatment systems this week. Late Tuesday night, it abruptly cut more than $2…
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Parents/GettyImages/Elva Etienne Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It’s prompted legislation including phone bans in some schools. The focus is often on the “time” part. The American Academy…
(MENAFN– GetNews) “The Hope House – Scottsdale presents a peaceful, upscale setting ideal for recovery. Surrounded by desert landscaping and warm architecture, the facility reflects comfort, privacy, and professional care for addiction treatment.”The Hope House has established itself as Arizona’s premier luxury addiction treatment facility, earning recognition as a “Top Treatment Destination” through innovative small-group…
Nathan Young and his addiction treatment empire have mounted a full-throated defense of how they do business, turning the tables on Aetna — their accuser — by asserting that the insurance giant greedily endangers addicts’ lives by cutting treatment short. “In addiction treatment, more is generally better,” the counterclaim by Young and associates filed on…
Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions – such as gambling, shopping, gaming, and porn – have also been classified as addictions and mental health disorders. All of these can be personally devastating, and sometimes…
San Francisco has ramped up enforcement of a policy requiring drug screenings for welfare recipients – a tactic that the city said was successful at spurring more people into addiction treatment last year but that critics say doesn’t work long-term. Voters authorized the program with 2024’s Proposition F, which required adult welfare recipients struggling with…
While COVID-19 has increased the risk for in-person treatment, there has been a growing demand for addiction recovery services. To continue services, Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services moved out-patient treatment online and is screening all patients for COVID-19 symptoms before admitting them to inpatient services. “We have had an increase in inquiries about our services as…
Hub operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok Anishnawbek The Indigenous-led Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub is now open. Announced at the start of last year, this HART Hub is operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services with locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok…
If you’ve ever had a slobbery ball at your feet and a dog’s hopeful eyes asking for yet another throw, then you know that some dogs really love to play. Now, scientists back that up by finding that some pups’ behaviors share features with human addictions. Behavioral biologist Stefanie Riemer and her colleagues explored the…
