About 28 percent of high school seniors were found vaping in the last 30 days according to a government survey for the year 2019, compared to just 11 percent in 2016.
Behavioral telehealth is expected to surge especially among youngsters
Major depression rates soared 31 percent among millennials from 2014 to 2017 according to The Health of Millennials report, which also noted increase in substance-use disorders among millennials.
Hospitals are changing mindsets and approach to battle the opioid epidemic
Healthcare providers and hospitals are changing their approaches to treat pain and addiction. They are implementing new prescription guidelines, creating personalized systems of care and addressing addiction as a disease rather than a moral failing.
Westmoreland Police extends help to get people off drugs and into treatment
Substance abuse is a major issue faced by Americans and the Westmoreland Police is doing its bit to combat the issue.