Preventive Psychiatry for Mental Health Disorders
A review of the effectiveness of preventive psychiatry for mental health disorders finds a complicated array of results.
LifeSkills Training Has a Positive Track Record for Helping Kids Resist Drugs
LifeSkills Training is a school program that has shown excellent long-term results in helping kids resist drugs.
New Documentary Shows the Miraculous Effects of Ibogaine in Treating Mental Health Disorders
A new documentary, In Waves and War, follows three retired Navy SEALs who seek out ibogaine therapy for mental health disorders.
CMS “Final Rules” for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Take Effect January 1.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued “final rules” for parity in health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.
Hungry Ghosts
Hungry ghosts represent emptiness and need. Both are components of addiction that move through society through inflicted trauma and resulting stress.
First, Do No Harm. Second… Do Nothing?
Many doctors are reluctant to address substance use disorders with patients. A doctor shortage makes the situation worse.