Epidemiology of DSM-5 Drug Use Disorder JAMA Psychiatry Up-to-date national information using DSM-5 to study the prevalence of substance use disorders and comorbid is important. Among respondents in this study with 12-month and lifetime diagnoses of drug use disorders, only 13.5% and 24.6% received treatment, respectively. The findings indicate an urgent need to destigmatize addiction and educate the public, clinicians, and policy makers about its treatment.
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NIDA is offering 2 FREE CME opportunities for Motivational Interviewing. These online simulations guide providers of adult and adolescent patients through MI skills-building with real time testing in a clinical setting.
Kaiser Health Tracking Poll: November 2015 The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation As the problem of prescription opioid use has captured greater attention from policymakers and the media, the November Kaiser Health Tracking Poll explores the public’s connection to and knowledge of the issue, as well as their views of how to address it.
Prevalence of Depression and Depressive Symptoms Among Resident Physicians Journal of the American Medical Association In this systematic review, the summary estimate of the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms among resident physicians was 28.8%, (ranging from 20.9% to 43.2%). Further research is needed to identify effective strategies for preventing and treating depression among physicians in training.
Depression in Children and Young People: Identification and Management in Primary, Community and Secondary Care National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Update: new 2015 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for proper treatment of depression in children and young people.
Long-Term Follow-Up of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction to Pain Relievers Yields “Cause for Optimism” National Institute on Drug Abuse There is data supporting cautious optimism for long-term use of opioid agonist therapy, specifically buprenorphine/naloxone, in maintaining abstinence.
Making Time for Nature: Visual Exposure to Natural Environments Lengthens Subjective Time Perception and Reduces Impulsivity Plos One It's time to get back in touch with nature. Research confirms the improvements in time perception and impulsivity when subjects were exposed to natural scenes instead of built environments.
Nearly Half of States Score 5 or Lower out of 10 on Substance Misuse Prevention Report Card Trust for America’s Health The grades are in, and it's time to check how your state is doing. Many states still fail to implement policies to prevent and reduce youth drug abuse; polices which are backed by solid research. Minnesota and New Jersey are bucking the trend with perfect scores!
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