New Research Shows Amphetamine Abuse Increases Likelihood of Psychosis and Treatment Lowers the Risk

New Research Shows Amphetamine Abuse Increases Likelihood of Psychosis and Treatment Lowers the Risk

According to research published online Feb. 14, 2022 in the British journal Evidence-Based Mental Health (EBMH)—which included a 10-year follow-up study—amphetamine abusers were six times more likely to have psychosis than non-users.[1] However, in addition, the study indicated of those amphetamine abusers who entered addiction treatment (during deferred prosecution), more than one fourth (26%) were…

New Research Shows Amphetamine Abuse Increases Likelihood of Psychosis and Treatment Lowers the Risk

New Research Shows Amphetamine Abuse Increases Likelihood of Psychosis and Treatment Lowers the Risk

According to research published online Feb. 14, 2022 in the British journal Evidence-Based Mental Health (EBMH)—which included a 10-year follow-up study—amphetamine abusers were six times more likely to have psychosis than non-users.[1] However, in addition, the study indicated of those amphetamine abusers who entered addiction treatment (during deferred prosecution), more than one fourth (26%) were…

Making Confidential Treatment Available for Physicians with Chemical Dependency

Making Confidential Treatment Available for Physicians with Chemical Dependency

Where can physicians struggling with chemical dependency issues (a.k.a. substance use disorder, addiction to alcohol and/or drugs) go to get addiction treatment in a confidential setting, without jeopardizing their medical licenses, coworkers support and patients’ ongoing trust? When a medical doctor or other professional healthcare worker becomes chemically dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, most states…