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Substance Use Disorders

The compulsive use of substances despite negative consequences in life defines substance use disorder. Unfortunately, substance use is often comorbid with mental illness and are more difficult to treat. This searchable online library are collated for substance use disorders and offers hundreds of helpful resources. Check in often as new content is posted regularly.

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Dimensions Of Health & Wellness: A Healthy Body Equals A Healthy Mind

Dimensions Of Health & Wellness: A Healthy Body Equals A Healthy Mind

Finding time to move your body can be a challenge. Developing and having a physically healthy routine, such as exercising consistently and watching what you consume, can help improve your physical and mental health well-being. Hear from our Stigma Section Advisors, John Budin, MD on the importance of physical wellness…
Health Care Sector Bankruptcies Increase 84% Between 2021 & 2022

Health Care Sector Bankruptcies Increase 84% Between 2021 & 2022

Between 2021 and 2022, the number of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings by health care organizations with liabilities of $10 million or more increased by 84%, from 25 in 2021 to 46 in 2022. By comparison, in 2019, there were 51 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in the health care sector and…

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