Effects of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Remain Evasive
According to NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, animal research suggests that the body’s...
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Category: Substance Use
ROAD TO RECOVERY REQUIRES ERASING STIGMA
Early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an 18% increase nationwide in substance use...
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Grant Combats Opioid Epidemic with Stigma-Free Support
In rural Missouri, being rural strong means being proud of one’s resiliency and ability to keep...
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Alcohol Awareness Month Highlights the Dangers of Drinking to Cope Amid Pandemic Anniversary
Though research is ongoing, evidence gathered so far indicates an increase in alcohol consumption...
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COVID-19 Increases Mental Health Issues, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation Among Disproportionately Affected Groups
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation requirements, economic recession, and record...
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Substance Abuse Poses Risks to Pregnant Women
While tobacco and opioid abuse has always been frowned upon during pregnancy, there is a steady...
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Remembering Those Who Struggle to Maintain Sobriety Amid the Pandemic
Earlier this year, Missouri and other states across the nation implemented social distancing...
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IS RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA A GATEWAY DRUG?
As of 2018, more than 11 million young adults reported marijuana use. After alcohol, marijuana is...
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COMPASSION DELIVERS TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN USING OPIOIDS
Have you ever wondered why so many people get addicted to opioids, or how a pregnant woman could...
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Lexington School District Weighs In On Teen Vaping
Before the rise of vaping, tobacco use had been virtually abandoned by today’s generation. Now,...
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HCC AND LIVE WELL CLINICS ADDRESS THE PAIN OF OPIOIDS
When prescribed and used appropriately, opioids can be a real blessing to patients suffering...
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MEDICAID EXPANSION DESERVES CRITICAL CONSIDERATION
Hospital Closures, Opioid Use Disorder, Coverage Gap and Increased State Funding Among the Reasons...
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