Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill

Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally ill

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Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally ill New research has found that rates of smoking, drinking and drug use are significantly higher among people who have psychotic disorders than the general population. The finding is … Read more on PsychCentral.com

Parents concerned about drug and mental health clinic next to school – JoAnne Purtan, Glenda Lewis.

Editorial: Prescription drug abuse must be taken seriously

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Dutchess County officials have issued a special report addressing what is being deemed a prescription drug abuse crisis, and it is abundantly clear that officials — and the public — must tackle this problem aggressively. The report by the Dutchess … Read more on Poughkeepsie Journal

ACP urges changes to curb prescription drug abuse

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A new national Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is one of several clinical and policy recommendations from the American College of Physicians aimed at reducing patient abuse and street sales of drugs prescribed for pain, sleep disorders, and weight … Read more on Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network