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January 2025 Marks SAMHSA’s First Annual SUD Treatment Month

The start of a new year often inspires change, and this January, SAMHSA launches its first annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month to emphasize hope, recovery, and action. Each week will focus on critical themes: This initiative highlights the importance of addressing substance use, exploring effective treatment options, and creating supportive communities. Tom Coderre, […]

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What If We Could Predict the Perfect Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder?

Imagine a future where every person struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) could be matched with the treatment most likely to work for them—saving lives, reducing relapses, and offering hope to thousands of families. Achieving this vision has long been a challenge for clinicians, but researchers behind a groundbreaking study at the U, Columbia, and […]

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A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support

Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where the harder you try to escape, the more stuck you become. For many people experiencing gambling-related harms, this cycle isn’t just about losing money—it’s also about the crushing weight of stigma. In fact, stigma can be just as harmful as the financial and emotional toll of gambling itself. […]

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Firearm Storage Practices, Mental Health, and Suicide Risk Among Service Members

2021 marked a record high in firearm-related suicides in the U.S., with service members and veterans profoundly impacted by these numbers. Recent studies have spotlighted the connection between firearm ownership, mental health, and unsecured storage practices within military communities. These findings are more than just statistics—they highlight real, actionable insights that can inform suicide prevention […]

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How Fantasy Worlds and Authenticity Shape Adolescent Media Preferences

In a world where screens dominate almost every facet of adolescent life, the 2024 Teens and Screens report offers an insightful look into how American teens and young adults navigate the ever-expanding universe of digital media. From the rise of fantasy content to their desire for more authentic portrayals in media, this report sheds light […]

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Cancer and Cannabis: A Connection?

As cannabis continues to shift from its once-taboo status to mainstream acceptance, public health experts are grappling with an important question: What are the long-term health risks of recreational cannabis use? With the liberalization of cannabis laws across the U.S.—now legal for medicinal use in 39 states and recreational use in 24 states—the spotlight is […]

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The Power of Text for Teen Vaping Cessation

Vaping among teenagers has become a significant public health concern, with over 2.1 million adolescents in the U.S. regularly using e-cigarettes in 2023 alone. While vaping may seem like a “safer” alternative to smoking, the reality is stark: the nicotine found in e-cigarettes can wreak havoc on a developing brain, impacting memory, learning, and attention. […]

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Suicide Risk in People with Medical Conditions

Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide globally, according to the World Health Organization. While many conversations around suicide focus on mental health, new research highlights a connection between suicide risk and physical health conditions. This study, based on data from Denmark, reveals that individuals with a higher burden of medical conditions are […]

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