March 22, 2023
Via: Medical Device NetworkHealthcare providers are under pressure to address the growing issue of substance use disorders. Spurred on by factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and a fluctuating macroeconomic environment, GlobalData forecasts that by 2028, total prevalent cases in the […]
November 29, 2022
Via: Healthcare DiveThe HHS has been working to modernize its regulations governing the records of patients treated for substance use disorders, which the agency has said affect 15% of U.S. adults. In a prior rule finalized in August 2020, the HHS said […]
May 2, 2019
Via: Medical News TodaySome common mental disorders (CMDs) include mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders. According to some studies, almost one-third of people will experience a CMD in their lifetime. These conditions can have a significant impact on the individual, of course, […]
October 26, 2018
Via: Medical News TodayThe complications of addiction often depend on the type of substance or behavior. Sex addiction, for example, greatly increases the risk of sexual behaviors that could lead to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Injecting intravenous (IV) drugs using non-sterilized needles can […]