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Psychiatrists Call For Action To Tackle Substance Misuse In Older People, UK

For The NHS must wise up to the “growing problem” of drug and alcohol misuse among older people, according to a new report published today by the Royal College of Psychiatrists…

Adults With Mental Illness Are Four Times More Likely To Develop Alcohol Dependency Than Adults Without Mental Illness

A new report shows that alcohol dependence is four times more likely to occur among adults with mental illness than among adults with no mental illness (9.6-percent versus 2.2-percent)…

The Availability Of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Offering Counseling Services In Asian Languages Varies By Region

A new report shows that only 2-percent (291) of the nation’s 13,513 substance abuse treatment facilities provide counseling services in various Asian languages. The report also showed that the proportion of facilities offering these services varied by geographic region…

Nearly All American Adults With Untreated Alcohol Use Disorders Don’t Think They Need Treatment

A new report based on a national survey shows that only 1.2 percent of the nation’s more than 7.4 million adults aged 21 to 64 with an untreated alcohol abuse disorder perceive they could benefit from treatment…

Action Needed To Reduce Health Impact Of Harmful Alcohol Use

Wider implementation of policies is needed to save lives and reduce the health impact of harmful alcohol drinking, says a new report launched today by WHO. Harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 2.5 million people annually, causes illness and injury to many more, and increasingly affects younger generations and drinkers in developing countries…

Researcher Claims E-Cigs Safer Than Cigarettes

In a new report that bucks the concerns raised by the Food and Drug Administration, a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher concludes that electronic cigarettes are much safer than real cigarettes and show promise in the fight against tobacco-related diseases and death…

Hospitalizations For Medication And Illicit Drug-Related Conditions On The Rise Among Americans Ages 45 And Older

The number of hospital admissions among Americans ages 45 and older for medication and drug-related conditions doubled between 1997 and 2008, according to a new report released today by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

New Report Pinpoints Substance Use Problems In Individual Localities Throughout The Nation

A new report shows that behavioral health problems affect every community throughout America but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways. The report, based on a nationwide survey commissioned by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers detailed analyses of the substance use problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas…

One In Two Australians Taking Action To Cut Back On The Booze: Report

A new report released las week on the state of Australia’s health shows half of all Australians (48.2 per cent) are taking action to reduce their drinking…

Report Reveals Substance Abuse And Mental Illness Problem Data In Each US State

A new report providing state-by-state analyses of substance abuse and mental illness patterns reveals that despite wide variations among the states in the types and levels of behavioral health problems they experience — every state suffers from these problems. For example, among those aged 12 and older, Iowa had less than one third the current illicit drug use rate of Rhode Island (4…