Patients taking benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium for anxiety, insomnia or panic attacks often face abrupt discontinuation, unsafe tapering and limited clinical guidance, which can lead to withdrawal and long-term harm, The New York Times reported May 14. Here…
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Public health and addiction experts are raising concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, warning that sweeping cuts made to treatment and prevention programs could reverse progress in addressing the opioid crisis in the U.S., The New York Times reported…
As xylazine’s presence in illicit opioid supply continues to climb, Pittsburgh, Penn.-based UPMC clinicians have developed new hospital protocols to improve care for patients exposed to the sedative. The protocols address complex withdrawal symptoms and severe skin wounds linked to…
HHS has renewed the public health emergency declaration for the nation’s opioid crisis, extending key federal response efforts for 90 days. The PHE had been set to end March 21. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the urgency of…
A new study found that the use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among U.S. adults has surged in recent years, particularly among middle-age women. Here are five things to know:
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Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has opened a new behavioral health urgent care center in New Port Richy, offering walk-in and same-day access to mental health and addiction services, Health News Florida reported Feb. 27.
A new machine-learning model has shown promise in predicting the progression of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder based on routine clinical data from EHRs.
Apple launched a new holistic health study in collaboration with Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital, with the goal to explore the intersection of mental health and well-being.
A recent study appears to show that the July 2022 launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has not broadened the availability of crisis services at mental health facilities in the U.S.
As part of a proposed overhaul to Montana's behavioral health system, Gov. Greg Gianforte's administration is considering infrastructure investments aimed at improving services for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders and developmental disabilities, KFF Health News reported Jan. 27.