A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARITY PLAYBOOK: STRENGTHENING STATE LAWS AND PARTNERSHIPS
The Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act sets ground for national parity compliance. The law provides a detailed guidance and protections that some state statues have adopted and built upon to facilitate the implementation of the law. Parity is widely defined as the process of creating equality. A long-held goal of the behavioral health field […]
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Governed by the No Surprises Act and the Federal Parity Law
Crisis services for physical health emergencies have for a long time been recognized as essential for all Americans. However some behavioral health crises have been handled with inadequate\ ineffective approaches by law enforcement, incarceration, emergency departments focused primarily on physical health, or no care at all. Behavioral health crises and emergency services have been developing […]
Does Weed Kill Brain Cells? And 5 Other Things to Know
Its not known for sure if marijuana use can kill your brain cells. More research is needed to determine if each form of use, smoking, vaping , and eating edibles , has a different effect on overall brain health. Studies evaluating the long-term cognitive effects of marijuana use are still ongoing. Check out the link […]
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