Dr. David A. Sleet, a Bizzell Senior Associate, Injury Prevention, was recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
People with substance use disorders (SUD) are at increased risk for one or more chronic conditions. Co-occurring SUD and mental health disorders have risen among adults ages 18 or older...
Nearly 60 percent of the world’s population, and 81% of the US population, are active social media users. As social media use becomes more pervasive...
Most individuals will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. According to the CDC, nearly 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event. SAMHSA reports that by 16 years old, nearly two-thirds of children have experienced a traumatic event. Traumatic events can include...
A new analysis from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, Seattle, suggests that for young adults aged 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only harms. The harms they are most likely to experience are injuries.
The Bizzell Group, in partnership with The University of Vermont’s Center on Rural Addiction has produced an interactive educational video for clinicians and practitioners highlighting Contingency Management options for addressing stimulant use disorders.
More adults and youth are struggling with their mental health and well-being as the pandemic continues. Nearly four in ten American adults experienced anxiety or depression symptoms during the pandemic, compared to one in ten pre-pandemic (Panchal et al. 2021).