Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Substance Use

Published January 4, 2014

Severe mental illness tied to higher rates of substance use
( NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse ) People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk for substance use, especially cigarette smoking, and protective factors usually associated with lower rates of substance use do not exist in severe mental illness, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National … drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Twins minor league 2B suspended 50 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Twins second baseman Eddie Rosario has been suspended 50 games for a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of baseball's minor league drug program. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Alcohol & Drug Rehab London Canada Launches Program to Support Adolescents in Reducing Cannabis Abuse
Individuals seeking relief from alcohol and drug addictions in London, Canada can now receive no-cost consultations. Call (226) 773-2387 for an appointment at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. (PRWeb January 03, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/london-canada-drug-rehab/marijuana-cannabis-opiate/prweb11455822.htm drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results