Substance misuse disorders, from alcohol to stimulants, remain a growing public health issue in the United States. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many locations saw an increase in drug use and overdoses. Law enforcement, lawmakers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and concerned citizens have been attempting to curb this problem at all levels. Many abused substances,…
In the wake of the response to the coronavirus, communities across the United States are seeing a rise in substance misuse and addiction. Complicating the issue, rural areas in particular have limited access to addiction treatment services. This is an increasing problem in Colorado, where geography challenges treatment providers even as overdoses are on the…
Like other parts of the country, Idaho has faced increased mental health and substance misuse challenges during the last year. Here we look at a few recent stories of behavioral health in Idaho. Behavioral Health Services Fragmented, Uneven in Idaho Schools A new survey of Idaho schools, conducted by Education Northwest with support from the…
Amid the COVID-19 public health emergency, health experts and law enforcement leaders have seen a rise in mental illness 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 the virus.…
Like many parts of the nation, Utah is seeing mental health effects from the COVID-19 public health emergency, while also struggling with substance misuse. However, Utah is bucking national trends in other ways. Check out some of the behavioral health news stories making headlines in Utah. Federal Grant to Southern Utah University Could Help Rural…