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June 15, 2022

Suicides less common in states that passed Medicaid expansion

Rates of suicide rose nationwide but more slowly in states with greater Medicaid access.

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May 17, 2022

Podcast: Pandemic fuels use of alcohol, opioids

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how the pandemic has exacerbated problems related to drugs, alcohol.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

May 10, 2022

Medication that lowers risk of overdose underused

Less than half of those eligible were given the proven medication; users of multiple substances received drug even less often.

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March 17, 2022

In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually

Workplace absenteeism related to alcohol likely worsened during pandemic.

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October 18, 2021

African American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testing

Studies find physicians are less likely to refer Black women for those services.

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May 17, 2021

Alcohol problems severely undertreated

Heavy drinkers see doctors regularly, but few receive treatment for disorder.

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March 2, 2021

Opioid overdose reduced in patients taking buprenorphine

Study indicates the drug is effective in opioid users who also take benzodiazepines for anxiety, other conditions .

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May 31, 2018

Smoking rates decline when mentally ill get help to quit

Such patients have higher than average smoking rates.

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September 14, 2017

Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana

Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.

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April 4, 2017

Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression

Scientists re-examine data exploring connection between serotonin gene, depression, stress.

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March 27, 2017

Book club for medical professionals explores field’s human side

Popular reading group discusses works involving death, PTSD, feminism and other topics.

Medical Campus & Community

December 29, 2016

Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habit

Few get treatments, counseling to help them quit.

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