Increased risk of death from any opioid use in people with dementia, study says | Cnn
Cnn — People over age 65 with dementia were four times more likely to die within the first six months after starting an opioid for pain, and six times more…
Having Pets May Not Improve the Well-Being of People with Serious Mental Illnesses – UPI.com
Trained therapy animals often improve the well-being of people diagnosed with mental illness, but they are selected and taught to be friendly, obedient and have a relaxed personality trait, the…
More than 850 people have come to the video game addiction clinic
More than 850 people have been referred to a clinic for video game addicts as experts warn the UK is not doing enough to address gambling-style features in games on…
How ketamine may help some people with treatment-resistant depression
Share on PinterestThe substance ketamine can be given by infusion or injection. Cavan Images/Raffi Maghdessian/Getty Images Ketamine is a federally approved anesthetic that can have psychedelic effects. Researchers report that…
Myths about willpower and moral weakness prevent people with opioid use disorder from receiving effective medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
The most effective scientific treatment for opioid use disorder is medication. Methadone and buprenorphine prevent cravings and other withdrawal symptoms, while naltrexone works by blocking the effects of opioids. Despite…
Two-thirds of young people say work damages their mental health
Illustration by Siberian Art / Shutterstock More than half of UK workers say their job negatively impacts their mental health, young people more likely to be affected, according to research…