ED Visit for Substance Use With Psychosis Increases Risk for Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Substantial risk of transition still seen with substance use without psychosis
All-Cause Mortality Rates Up for Recently Pregnant Women
2015 to 2019 saw increase in all-cause mortality rates, mortality for drug/alcohol poisoning
Powdered Alcohol Approved by U.S. Regulators
Freeze-dried alcohol can be mixed with water to create an alcoholic drink
Geographic, Social Variances Tied to Higher Drug-Related Mortality
Economic, social conditions, and family distress tied to higher drug mortality rates
Peer Groups Can Provide Emotional Support to Those With Kidney Failure
Findings show feasibility and acceptability among undocumented immigrants
Risk, Severity of CTE Increase With Years of Football Played
Risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increased by 30 percent per year of football played
2012 to 2019 Saw Rise in Naloxone Rx in the Emergency Department
Increases also seen for coprescribing with opioids
Lithium Safe, Effective for Bipolar I Disorder in Children
The drug is well-tolerated in pediatric patients, reduces manic symptoms
CDC: Drinking Rates Have Dropped for High School Students
But many who do drink still do so excessively
CDC: About One in Five U.S. Adults Reports Tobacco Product Use
Prevalence of any current tobacco product use up for men; adults aged ≤65 years; lesbian, gay, bisexual adults
