Cambiar nuestro lenguaje puede también ayudar a que los médicos brinden mejores tratamientos y a que las aseguradoras aumenten la cobertura de tratamientos basados en la evidencia. Es importante contribuir a que el público comprenda que los trastornos por consumo de sustancias son una condición médica y deben tratarse como tal.
Scientists don't know much about medetomidine, also known as “dex.”. What is known is that people who sell drugs are mixing it more often with illegal opioids. This makes these already dangerous drugs even more harmful to people who use them.
Marijuana (cannabis) has recently been suggested as a potential treatment for addiction. People in favor of its use point to its potential pain-relieving properties and lack of fatal overdose risk. But while cannabis may have some health benefits, it also contains many health risks.
Xylazine, an animal sedative found in the illicit drug supply, can cause painful and severe wounds all over the body, which can become infected and require limb amputation. If your loved one is at risk of being exposed to xylazine, or if they are already struggling with xylazine-related wounds, the following information can help you understand how to best care for them.
Existe un vínculo importante entre experimentar un trauma y desarrollar un trastorno por consumo de sustancias. Quienes tienen antecedentes de trauma tienen de 2 a 4 veces más probabilidades de desarrollar problemas por consumo de sustancias que aquellas personas que no tuvieron un trauma. ¿Qué puede hacer usted para ayudar a su ser querido?
La cuestión de cómo pagar el tratamiento para la adicción, esté cubierto o no por el seguro, puede ser un factor importante al momento de tomar decisiones para ayudar a su ser querido. Aquí le ofrecemos algunas claves a considerar en caso de que su ser querido cuente o no cuente con seguro médico.
Medicaid is the single largest payer of substance use disorder care in the U.S. Medicaid cuts would significantly harm people with addiction and efforts to address the overdose crisis.
La adicción o el trastorno por consumo de sustancias interfiere en partes del cerebro responsables de la recompensa, la motivación, el aprendizaje, el juicio y la memoria. El hecho de que el consumo inicial de sustancias pueda ser una elección no hace que este trastorno no sea una enfermedad.
Medications used to treat diabetes and obesity might also help people struggling with substance use disorder. Research is promising, but more studies are needed.
In the season finale of Heart of the Matter, Broadway star and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis opens up about his personal struggle with substance use.
Just because someone is drinking more than these limits doesn’t mean they have an alcohol use disorder. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on how much and how often your loved one is drinking. If you’re still not sure, some tests and screening tools can help.
Drinking and driving is a major problem that puts everyone on the road at risk. When someone drinks alcohol, it affects their ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy discusses his book “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” spotlighting a diverse group of people who have struggled with their mental health, and Tonie “Miss Tonie” Dreher, who is featured in this book, talks about her journey from struggling with substance use disorder.
An RTI analysis of health claims data found disproportionate use of out-of-network providers for mental health and substance use care compared to medical/surgical care.
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