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How Teens Talk About Alcohol, Substance Use Can Predict Future Misuse

06/16/2022

Teenagers who discuss alcohol and drug use are more likely to engage in substance misuse later in life, according to new research.

Teenagers who discuss alcohol...

06/16/2022

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Business Briefs: Bright Harbor Health, Monte Nido, Alma

08/26/2022

Tom Valentino ;

Bright Harbor Health has announced the retirement of CEO James M. Cooney, LCSW. Monte Nido & Affiliates is expanding into New Jersey with the opening of Clementine Cherry Hill later this year. Alma announced the completion of a $130 million...

Bright Harbor Health has...

08/26/2022

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Business Briefs: Discovery Behavioral Health, CleanSlate Centers, Therapy Brands, Echo Group, Newport Healthcare, PrairieCare, CODAC

12/02/2022

Tom Valentino ;

Discovery Behavioral Health has named a president for its SUD division, CleanSlate Centers has appointed a new chief medical officer, Therapy Brands has acquired Echo Group, Newport Healthcare has completed a deal for PrairieCare, and a CODAC...

Discovery Behavioral Health has...

12/02/2022

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Report: Behavioral Health Visits by Telehealth Soared 45 Times During Pandemic

03/16/2023

Tom Valentino ;

Researchers from analytics firm Trilliant Health caution that their findings suggest the post-pandemic behavioral health market will likely increase the economic burden challenging the US healthcare system.

Researchers from analytics firm...

03/16/2023

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Business Briefs: Anise Health, Octave Monte Nido, ARC Health, Silver Lake Psychology

06/16/2023

Tom Valentino ;

Anise Health and Octave have secured additional funding as the companies expand, Monte Nido has added a PHP/IOP program in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, and ARC Health has announced its latest acquisition.

Anise Health and Octave have...

06/16/2023

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Sex Hormone Linked to Cocaine Addiction Susceptibility

01/30/2024

Tom Valentino ;

A study from the University of Texas at Arlington backs previous research that shows women are more likely than men to develop an addiction to cocaine, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer an overdose.

A study from the University of...

01/30/2024

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Clients, Families Experience Parallel Processes in Recovery

09/07/2023

Tom Valentino ;

Michael Barnes, PhD, LAC, LPC, chief clinical officer, Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat in Colorado, discusses motivation for change, stages of recovery, and how families progress through many of the same experiences as their loved ones in...

Michael Barnes, PhD, LAC, LPC,...

09/07/2023

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Regular Exercise Linked With Reduced Substance Misuse

04/27/2023

Tom Valentino ;

Engaging in regular physical activity has been linked with reduced illicit substance and alcohol use among individuals in recovery, according to review of 43 past studies published this week.

Engaging in regular physical...

04/27/2023

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Chronic THC Exposure in Adolescence Linked With Increased Memory Loss, Anxiety

01/04/2023

Tom Valentino ;

Chronic exposure to THC, the main psychoactive component in cannabis, may induce long-lasting memory impairments and increased anxiety, according to a study from the University of Western Ontario.

Chronic exposure to THC, the...

01/04/2023

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Pain Patients Who Adhere to Opioid Prescriptions Less Likely to Test Positive for Illicit Drugs

09/13/2022

Tom Valentino ;

Patients who had been prescribed opioids to treat pain were found to be less likely to test positive for nonprescribed and illicit drugs, according to new research.

Patients who had been prescribed...

09/13/2022

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