This story profiles REACH Health Services, a Baltimore substance use disorder clinic focused on older adults, combining opioid use disorder treatment with support for common medical and social needs that often complicate recovery.
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As researchers discover more about how addiction affects the brain, they’re also starting to understand how and why substance use disorders and mental health conditions often go hand in hand.
There are still many questions, but this is what we know today.
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Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain.
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Community settings are an effective, accessible option for many seeking care The treatment gap continues to be an obstacle in addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in the U.S. In 2018, an estimated 2 million Americans had OUD but only about 26% received any addiction
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Withdrawal is when you feel awful and the only way to feel better is to use again. Learn what the signs and symptoms of substance use disorder are and treatment options.
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REACH Health Services has been awarded a grant from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), a leader in the field of treating diverse populations
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Harm Reduction Through Drug Checking Explore the critical role of drug checking in harm reduction strategies. This overview emphasizes how analyzing recreational drugs’ composition and purity helps in reducing health risks and fosters informed decisions, contributing to broader public health
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