Virginia DBHDS, IntellectAbility, and ODU Launch Free eLearning to Support Adults with IDD and Substance Use Disorders

A free, first-of-its-kind eLearning course addressing critical workforce gaps at the intersection of IDD and substance ...
Healio

Primary care providers need to be better equipped at addressing substance use disorders

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Opioid overdoses are the number one cause of accidental death in the United States, and rates of mental health ...
Healthline

Is Substance Abuse a Mental Health Disorder?

Substance use disorder is defined in the DSM-5-TR. It includes alcohol, stimulants, opioids, sedatives, cannabis, and tobacco, among others. Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in ...
The Journal

Mental health, substance use are top concerns in county’s new public health plan

Public health officials surveyed the lived experiences of residents in 2024 to assess real-life health issues facing the ...
WIBW

New assessment to find path forward in fight against substance abuse

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new statewide assessment is set to find the best way to move forward with the fight against substance abuse in Kansas. The Sunflower Foundation says that it has chosen the ...
Psychology Today

Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use Disorder?

The calls to invoke civil involuntary commitment laws for people with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are getting louder in communities with a marked increase of overdose deaths. In the past year, ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Quitting Smoking Tied to Recovery From Substance Use Disorder

Authors say findings support addressing smoking cessation during substance use treatment. HealthDay News — Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), according to ...