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Young patients with first-episode psychosis face far higher mortality risk
Insured young patients with first-episode psychosis have a mortality risk that is 24 times higher than that of their peers in the general...
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Rate of heroin use in U.S. soars, especially among white individuals
The prevalence of heroin use has surged among white and poor individuals in the United States, a comparison of surveys performed in 2001-2002 and...
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ACP: Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition
The American College of Physicians unveiled eight recommendations to improve the nation’s approach to preventing and treating substance abuse.
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Grandparents aid in early diagnosis of autism
Grandparents may spot initial signs of autism before parents do.
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Childhood adversities tied to depressive symptoms in older homeless adults
A single exposure to a childhood adversity may increase the odds of moderate to severe depressive symptoms later in life.
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Spousal suicide linked to higher risk of mental, physical disorders
A study of 6.7 million people shows that the partners of spouses who kill themselves are at a higher risk of developing mental and physical...
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People often think functional neurological symptoms are feigned
The way in which functional neurological symptoms are described greatly influences perceptions of feigning, and patients may differ greatly from...
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Adolescent opioid use common but decreasing
The connection continues between prescribed opioids and their nonmedical use.
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More time in aftercare improves abstinence
Addiction patients who adhere to discharge plans after leaving treatment are more likely to achieve sobriety.
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Synthetic cannabinoid use linked to multiple risk factors
Depression, alcohol use, and marijuana use increase the risk of teens’ use of synthetic cannabinoids, which ups the risk of substance use and...
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APA task force urges caution in off-label use of ketamine for mood disorders
An APA task force looks at the state of the field on the use of ketamine for treating refractory mood disorders.