Substance Use Disorders Archives - Page 4 of 7

Cannabidiol Reduces Cue-Induced Craving & Anxiety In Heroin Use Disorder

Article July 13, 2020

That there is an opioid epidemic is well documented: more than 300,000 people have died from opioid use over the last decade. Since 2007, medical services for treating opioid use… Read More

COVID-19 & Your Mental Health

Downloadable Resource May 11, 2020

Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporting Organization. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read More

Substance Use Disorder Amid Pandemic

Article April 27, 2020

“Ninety meetings in 90 days”: This is one mantra repeated to and by many individuals early in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Regular attendance at peer-run meetings offered by… Read More

Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts

On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis may be having a profound impact on the mental health of individuals worldwide. For those living with a substance use disorder, this crisis presents unique challenges, among… Read More

Absence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery from Eating Disorder

Article March 3, 2020

Those with an eating disorder (ED) frequently have psychiatric comorbidities; estimates range between 56% and 98%. Such comorbidities contribute to longer periods of illness and poorer outcomes. Major depression and… Read More

Challenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder

On-Demand Webinar January 15, 2020

There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of… Read More

The Neurobiology Of Endocannabinoids

Video June 17, 2019

Hear from Chloe Liu, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as she examines the historical research discoveries and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of the endocannabinoid… Read More

The Neurobiology Of Opioids

Video June 10, 2019

Hear from Chip Meyer, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he examines the historic medical utilization and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of opioids. Explore… Read More

Resources & Provider Strategies To Address The U.S. Opioid Crisis

Interview June 3, 2019

Where can clinicians find resources about opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices for opioid prescribing? What role can a primary care provider play to combat the national crisis? Hear from… Read More

Introduction To Opioid Use Disorder

Video June 3, 2019

Dr. Elizabeth DiNapoli provides a brief overview of opioid use disorder (OUD). Key points discussed include: what symptoms may be present if a person is struggling with OUD; how common… Read More

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