Substance use disorder
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:54:50+00:00Source: City of Chicago
SUD, which can include addiction, is a medical diagnosis that describes the mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. These symptoms can include tolerance to increased amounts of drug use, withdrawal symptoms from suddenly stopping use, inability to control or cut down use, and neglecting important work or refusing to participate in social activities in order to take drugs. To find treatment near you for a Substance Use Disorder, visit Chicago Connects.
Drug Basics
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:55:02+00:00Source: The Centers for Disease Control
A drug is any substance that can change how a person’s body and mind work. CDC’s Division of Overdose Prevention provides data on use and overdoses involving a variety of drugs, such as prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Learn how.
Understanding Drug Overdoses and Deaths
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:55:14+00:00Source: The Centers for Disease Control
The drug overdose epidemic continues to worsen in the United States. Learn how.
Why your doctor is pushing the flu vaccine so hard this year
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:55:28+00:00Source: American Medical Association
Helena Oliviero, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Every year, doctors and public health officials urge people to get a flu vaccine. This year, the message is even more pressing with the flu making a roaring comeback in Georgia after virtually disappearing the past two seasons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how.
Comprehensive Telehealth Reform
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:55:40+00:00Source: American Medical Association
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth emerged as a vital way to maintain patient access to high-quality care. The AMA is fighting for legislation to permanently fix the restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment. Learn how.
How to bring direct primary care into the home
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:55:51+00:00Source: American Medical Association
Lynn Carroll, MedCity News
A primary care provider may visit some homebound patients in their homes two or three times a year, with allied and affiliated care providers delivering other services as needed to the patient, such as wellness visits, nutritious meals, groceries, and assistance with daily activities. Click here to learn more.
5 Facts about anxiety disorder
WDB Marketing2022-11-30T19:00:18+00:00Source: National Today
- Anxiety most common
In the U.S., anxiety disorder is the most common form of mental illness. - Very few people seek treatment
Anxiety disorder is treatable in many cases but only about 36% of people opt to get help. - Multiple factors cause anxiety
From brain activities to genetics to life events, a host of factors can lead to a person developing an anxiety disorder. - Anxiety from a young age
The National Institute of Mental Health states that 8% of American teenagers already have an anxiety disorder. - Exercise to fight anxiety
Many studies have proven that a little boost of energy from exercise can help lessen the effects of anxiety disorder.
Impact of Preterm Births
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:56:20+00:00Source: The Centers for Disease Control
Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. In 2021, preterm birth affected about 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States. The preterm birth rate rose 4% in 2021, from 10.1% in 2020 to 10.5% in 2021. However, racial and ethnic differences in preterm birth rates remain. Click here to learn more.
Lack of access to evidence-based mental health care poses grave threat
WDB Marketing2022-11-18T20:56:32+00:00Source: American Medical Association
HealthLeaders Magazine
The recent release of more than $300 million in federal funding by the White House to bolster mental health staffing in schools and foster behavioral health integration in clinical practice is a critical step in a long journey toward solving a mental health crisis that has been decades in the making. AMA viewpoint by Dr. Resneck is featured.