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euronews
3 weeks ago
Health

Alcohol, e-cigarette use by teens in Europe is 'public health threat'

Widespread use of harmful substances among European teenagers is a serious public health threat. [ more ]
The Nation
3 months ago
Health

In the US, Mental Health Treatment Can Be a Death Sentence

The U.S. is shifting towards using coercive treatment and involuntary commitment to address substance use and overdose crises.
Loneliness and disconnection are driving widespread substance use and addiction in America. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Health

38 States Currently Authorize Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use

State lawmakers in the U.S. are turning to coercive treatment and involuntary commitment to address substance use and overdose crises, which may escalate despair and lead to preventable deaths.
Loneliness and disconnection are driving widespread substance use, with many people using drugs as a way to manage difficult emotions and feelings of isolation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Health

Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Linked to Mental Health Distress

Teenagers who use substances like cannabis, alcohol, and nicotine are more likely to have underlying psychiatric symptoms and worse symptoms.
Screening adolescents for substance use can help identify underlying mental health issues. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Why *Does* The Legal Profession Suffer From So Many Addiction Issues?

High stress in the legal profession contributes to substance use issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Public health

Syphilis Is Soaring in the U.S.

Syphilis cases in the United States have reached the highest rate since 1950, with over 207,000 cases diagnosed in 2022.
Rates of syphilis have increased in every age group, including newborns, and there has been a significant rise in cases of congenital syphilis.
Factors contributing to the increase in syphilis cases include substance use, declining condom use, and a lack of sexual health clinics and staff. [ more ]
Independent.ie
4 months ago
Public health

Number of people who died while homeless was up 30pc in 2020

The number of homeless deaths in Ireland increased by more than 31% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Three out of four of those who died were male, and more than half of the deaths occurred in Dublin. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Public health

Toronto aims to open more respite centres to address mental health, substance use | CBC News

Toronto plans to open more 24-hour respite centres to address mental health and substance use challenges.
The five-year plan includes measures to promote mental health, prevent deaths from substance use, expand access to services, and maintain mentally healthy workplaces. [ more ]
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