Marijuana Toxicity
Many recreational marijuana users have noted symptoms of euphoria, perception alterations, intensified ordinary sensory experiences and motor impairment. Not all cannabis users welcome the drugs effects, such as, panic, fear or depression, which are all very unpleasant feelings. Acute intoxication can also affect the heart and vascular system, resulting in cannabis-induced tachycardia and postural hypotension. […]
Here are 5 tips for handling nicotine withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawals are one of the major challenges when it comes to quitting smoking tobacco products or vaping. Every year millions of Americans consider quitting tobacco. Nicotine is what makes tobacco products addictive, having useful tips for coping with nicotine withdrawal can help anyone, including youth, making an attempt to quit. In 2022 over 3 […]
Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products
Many tobacco products have flavorings added to them to increase their appeal. Because of this, many youth have started smoking flavored tobacco products which then leads to youth tobacco addiction. Studies show that nationally 7 in 10 middle and high school students who use tobacco use a flavored tobacco product. Flavored tobacco may seem cool […]
Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth
Marijuana use among the youth and adults is a major health concern. Early youth marijuana use is associated with : Read more about preventing marijuana use among youth in the link below https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep21-06-01-001.pdf
Marijuana Use Disorder/Cannabis Use Disorder
Marijuana is also known as cannabis, weed, pot or dope. The dried flowers, leaves, stems and seeds are used as a drug. A study showed that an estimated 3 in 10 people who use marijuana have marijuana use disorder, which means that they are unable to stop using the drug even though it’s causing health […]
Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use in Minnesota
Regardless of declines in tobacco use amongst adults, there are still some populations with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and mental health issues. You can learn more about the statistics in the link below. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/tobacco/behavioral/index.html
Mental Health And Covid-19
Many people have suffered with depression and anxiety during Covid-19. Social distancing has made it even more challenging for everyone. In this article you will learn how to stay mentally and physically healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731
Supportive Housing Case Management, and Employment Services in Reducing Risk of Behavioral Health Crisis
To read about how supportive housing can benefit and help those who suffer with mental illnesses check out the link below. https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Supportive-Housing-Case-Management-and-Employment-Services-in-Reducing-Risk-of-Behavioral-Health-Crisis_NASMHPD-8.pdf
Trends In Psychiatric Inpatient Capacity
This article is about the lack of available hospital beds for individuals in crisis. There has been an ongoing lack of hospital beds since the 1970’s into the 2000’s, and this is a an issue. To read more about the trends in psychiatric bed capacity check out the link attached below. https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Trends-in-Psychiatric-Inpatient-Capacity_United-States%20_1970-2018_NASMHPD-2.pdf
From Crisis To Help
Check out this link to read more about key elements to help individuals and systems move from crisis to care. https://nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/From-Crisis-to-Care-Building-from-988-and-Beyond_NASMHPD-1.pdf