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The Evolution of Psychotherapy: Coordinates for a New Destination
As psychotherapy continues to evolve, the challenge now is to rebrand and reposition the powerful healthcare resource it has become.
Survey: 3 in 10 SUD Treatment Centers Using Only Electronic Records
Citing data from the 2017 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology data brief notes that 29% of providers use only electronic records and 57% have a combination of electronic and paper records.
Overdose Deaths Hit Record High in 2019, per CDC Preliminary Data
A year after drug overdose-related deaths in the United States finally began to decline, they surged back to an all-time high in 2019, according to preliminary data published the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
University of Florida Chosen as Coordinating Center for Drug Abuse Surveillance Project
The University of Florida has been chosen as the coordinating center for the National Drug Early Warning System, a surveillance system funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to identify emerging drug abuse trends, the university announced on Tuesday.
Conquer Addiction Prepares for Launch of Outcomes-Focused Treatment Center Database
Five years after the concept was developed, Conquer Addiction, an online resource that will list providers who publish their post-treatment outcomes data, is set for a June 30 launch.
Taking Stock of COVID-Fueled Trends That Are Shaping Behavioral Healthcare
Issues around in-person reopenings, insurance dynamics and staff turnover are among the factors playing a role in the current state of behavioral health.
Speaking Candidly About Medication and Psychotherapy: Isolating Weak Hypotheses from Strong Evidence
With promising data and results from clinical trials with which it can educate the public, behavioral healthcare leaders can set aside conjecture and focus on evidence when discussing psychotherapy.
New Grand Challenges Initiative Aims to Eradicate Racism
The 10-year project will focus on developing a model to eradicate racism by identifying evidence-based and practice-based interventions.
Nominations for the Registry of Insidious Big Ideas
The idea of positive psychology must go, even though there is much to recommend in it.
Reflections on Social Justice for George Floyd
In our personal, public and professional lives, we must commit to taking positive action to bridge the divides that strain our society.
Emergence of Another Tobacco Product Raises Concern
A survey has found that some young adults have experimented with heated tobacco products that offer yet another alternative to conventional smoking.
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