'It's likely that the increasing use of illicit fentanyl has contributed to the rapid increase in unintentional opioid overdose deaths,' explained Dr Mark Olfson.
Opioid-related suicides account for only 4% of opioid-related deaths, far below previous estimates of 20% to 30%, a new study from Columbia University has found.
The study suggests that some of the ways schools cope with student suicides might prove useful in the aftermath of a school shooting, Dr. Mark Olfson said.
Dr. James Gangwisch's team found that postmenopausal women who ate a lot of refined carbohydrates, especially added sugars, were likely to become insomniacs.
Dr. James Gangwisch and colleagues found a link between a higher risk of insomnia and a diet rich in refined carbohydrates. This includes foods with added sugars, soda, white rice, and white bread.
Understanding differences in the brains of kids with familial risks may help identify those with highest odds for developing depression and could lead to improved treatment, said Dr. David Pagliaccio.
Dr. Elias Dakwar said he became interested in ketamine as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder after seeing good results from using the drug to treat cocaine addiction.
"Insomnia is often treated with cognitive behavioral therapy or medications, but these can be expensive or carry side effects," Dr. James Gangwisch said.
