Individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), from childhood to adulthood, often experience sleep difficulties and disorders. These include shorter sleep time, difficulty falling or staying asleep, racing thoughts, and bursts of energy at night. Other issues include sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Possible causes of sleep problems associated with ADHD include: Disruptions to the parts…
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty in November to three criminal charges, in a virtual hearing with a federal judge in Newark, N.J., as part of a criminal and civil settlement between Purdue and the Justice Department. Purdue made numerous admissions during the hearing, including that it hindered efforts by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
Substance use, including alcohol and illicit drugs, has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people who already struggled with substance use have faced social isolation, financial distress, limited healthcare access, and anxiety symptoms. This can increase their use of drugs or alcohol as a way to cope. Addressing substance misuse in adolescents Unfortunately, this trend…
In November 2020, Oregon residents approved a measure to decriminalize all drugs. However, this was not the only drug and addiction-related story from Oregon. Here are the major substance use and addiction stories out of the state. Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Started in Portugal Fifty-eight percent of Oregon voters in November 2020 approved Measure 110, which…
U.S. Reps. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Tony Cardenas (D-Calif.) in December introduced the Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act to permanently expand Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth visits. Until telehealth restrictions were relaxed during the COVID-19 public health emergency, it was difficult or even impossible for behavioral health clinicians to conduct telephone-only visits. Protecting client privacy…
States across the U.S. are seeing increased behavioral health needs and rising drug use as Americans struggle with the mental-health impact of social isolation, financial struggles, and other anxieties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest behavioral health stories out of Ohio show how this state has been affected, and how it is responding. Ohio…
Between social isolation, financial difficulties, anxieties about the virus, and overall disruptions to normal life, the varying responses to the COVID-19 public health emergency have taken a significant toll on families. Behavioral health providers are uniquely positioned to help individuals and families recover from the mental health impact. Here’s how behavioral health providers can support…
Many health providers, including behavioral health providers and addiction treatment professionals, use electronic prescribing for medications. Amid the U.S. opioid crisis, these so-called e-prescriptions have become vital for helping to reduce fraud and errors associated with paper prescriptions. E-prescriptions allow a provider’s orders to be entered automatically into their EHR, becoming accessible to the pharmacy…
BestNotes is dedicated to serving behavioral health and addiction treatment providers across the United States. Here’s a look at some of the major news stories that could impact behavioral health organizations in Idaho. Statewide Mental Health Resources Available for Idaho Teachers Teaching can be stressful at the best of times, but especially during a pandemic…
Amid the COVID-19 public health emergency, health experts and law enforcement leaders have seen a rise in mental illness, drug overdoses, and addiction-related behaviors. Several factors have contributed to a rise in drug and alcohol misuse this year: Some people have used drugs and alcohol as coping methods to deal with fears and stress surrounding…