Early Mental Health Screening and Intervention Could Halt Addiction Epidemic

• By: Dr. David Hans American Addiction Centers
• April 18th, 2023
• co-occurring conditions, comorbidity, early intervention, public awareness campaigns, Spring 2023 Issue, substance use disorder, well visits
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The epidemic of substance use disorder (SUD) has become a plague on our society, resulting in countless deaths, overwhelming our health care and justice systems, and taking a terrible toll on the families of those suffering from this disease. While billions of dollars have been poured into...

For One Mind, Too Many Silos

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Columbia University School of Social Work
• October 7th, 2022
• behavioral disorders, co-occurring conditions, cognitive disorders, dementia, long-term care system, person-centered care, policy, silos, substance use disorders
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In the worlds of advocacy and policy making, there are sharp distinctions drawn among Alzheimer’s (and other dementias), mental illness, and substance use disorders. This results in separate, distinct, and insular fields of policy and practice, often referred to as “silos.” Frankly,...