CBS News is following Jason Amaral, a 30-year-old heroin addict, as he battles to get free of his addiction. In part three of "In the Shadow of Death: Jason's Journey," DeMarco Morgan shows how deeply addiction can tear apart a family.
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Monday, May 23, 2016
What it's like to love a heroin addict
CBS News follows the toll of heroin addiction in America, including the pain to family members like this aunt whose two nephews are addicts
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This Soothes Tough-to-Treat Colitis in Study
Eased symptoms, healed colons in 1 in 4 patients
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BP Swings Tied to Faster Decline in Mental Skills
Study found older adults with wide variations were more likely to show deterioration in thinking abilities
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Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly opens in Geneva
WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan opened the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly with words of celebration, warning, and hope.
Dr Chan celebrated recent progress in global public health, particularly in combatting HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and polio, as well as in improving maternal and child health.
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Dr Chan celebrated recent progress in global public health, particularly in combatting HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and polio, as well as in improving maternal and child health.
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What boxing may do to the brain
Researchers in Las Vegas are studying the long-term health impact of violent sports like boxing and mixed martial arts
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"It kind of scares you": What boxing may do to the brain
Hundreds of boxers and mixed martial arts fighters volunteer for a study on brain trauma and memory
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Indiana woman found guilty of feticide appeals conviction
Woman was found guilty of killing the premature infant she delivered after ingesting abortion-inducing drugs in 25th week
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Extremely premature babies may face lifelong challenges
In adulthood, they may face a number of health issues as well as social and economic disadvantages, new research suggests
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Extreme 'Preemies' Often Have Lifelong Challenges
Despite difficulties, study finds most live independently
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Affordable Care Act Information Returns webinar available
The Internal Revenue Service has posted a webinar for health care providers and employers about the process for identifying and reporting errors on Affordable Care Act Information Returns.
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Community Dental Health Coordinator honored for helping kids get dental care
Lisa Flatt knows her work has meaning, but perhaps not more so than when she meets children in a clinic or facility who have never had their own toothbrush.
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Patients seek end-of-life talks once labeled "death panels"
Once politically demonized, end-of-life counseling may become more common across the country as Medicare pays for the service
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Report: Painkiller prescriptions may have peaked
After two decades of skyrocketing use and abuse, "the culture is changing"
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Is My Child Ready for a Cell Phone?
Younger and younger children are walking around with cell phones. Is your child ready for one? WebMD helps you figure it out.
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WHO: WHA 69 - Speech by Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General
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WHO: WHA 69 - Speech by Malebona Precious Matsoso, WHO's Executive Board Chairman
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Helping Kids Make Strides to Better Health
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What men can gain from therapy
Speaking for my gender, there are two qualities that define most men: we seldom like to ask for help, and we do not like to talk about our feelings. Combining the two — asking for help about our feelings — is the ultimate affront to many men’s masculinity.
We like to think of ourselves as strong, problem-solver types. But when it comes to emotional and mental issues, men need to quit trying to bottle up their feelings and tough it out, says Dr. Darshan Mehta, medical director of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. Not addressing negative feelings can carry over to all aspects of your life and have a profound impact.”
When to see a therapist
Depression is the most common reason men should seek professional help. Many life situations — jobs, relationships — can trigger its trademark symptoms, such as prolonged sadness, lack of energy, and a constant feeling of stress. For older men, it can also be brought on by financial anxiety about retirement, the death of a spouse or friend, or even the loss of independence, like losing the ability to drive. Left unchecked, these feelings could cause other health problems, such as rapid weight loss, insomnia, declining libido, and changes in memory. They may even lead to destructive behavior like alcohol or opioid dependence.
“While men may recognize these changes when they occur, they may not know the root cause, or if they do, what they can do about it,” says Dr. Mehta. This is when a therapist can lend a hand — or ear. “A therapist can help identify the source of your problems and then help resolve them,” he adds.
How to find a therapist
First, talk with your doctor about your situation, how you feel, and your symptoms. He or she will no doubt know therapists who can help with your specific issues. There are other places to start besides your primary care doctor, too. For example, many employee health care plans offer confidential help lines where you can ask questions and find therapists in your network. Another source is the National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (1-800-950-6264).
There are many kinds of professionals who offer many different types of therapy. Their individual approaches are based on their particular training and experience. The main ones include:
- Psychiatrist. A doctor with a medical degree who can prescribe medication. He or she often helps with more severe issues, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Psychologist. A professional who has a PhD or a PsyD in clinical psychology. He or she can treat a full range of emotional and psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, but in most states cannot prescribe medication.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He or she has a master’s degree plus 2,000 hours of supervised psychotherapy experience. This type of mental health professional focuses on the problems of everyday living, like stress and anxiety, relationship conflicts, and mild depression.
- Clinician Nurse Specialist. Like psychiatrists, he or she can prescribe medication. This type of professional works either independently or in collaboration with a supervising physician.
- Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Similar to a counselor in terms of education and training, a social worker focuses on solving social problems, connecting clients with appropriate resources, and helping with referrals to other professionals, if needed.
What to expect
Your therapist should help you establish goals of care and then outline a strategy to meet them. This may include a combination of therapy during regular sessions as well as “homework” to follow in between visits. Weekly visits are typical. Yours may be more or less frequent than that depending on how you respond to the therapy. After your initial treatment sessions, you might return periodically for “booster” visits to prevent a future relapse.
Do not give up if you do not feel a strong connection with the first therapist you try, says Dr. Mehta. “Try someone else and do not get discouraged. The goal is to find the right person who can guide you.” While therapy may feel awkward at first, most men soon recognize its value, he adds. “Once they make that connection with a therapist, they are quite receptive to therapy and welcome what it can offer.”
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#Stroke Month: Sherry's Mayo Clinic Story
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Doctors’ House Calls Saving Money For Medicare
A pilot project in which doctors provide primary care at home for very frail Medicaid beneficiaries saved $25 million in 2014, and nine of the 14 practices participating earned bonuses totaling nearly $12 million.
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Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Scuse Leads USDA Clean Energy Mission to Mexico
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2016 - Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse will lead a team of U.S. ethanol industry leaders on a mission to Mexico May 24 to May 25, to explore opportunities to expand both the United States' and Mexico's renewable energy sectors.
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Will food label makeover encourage healthy eating?
The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes
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Could 'Star Trek'-Like Health Device Be Near?
Experimental wearable patch monitors biochemical, electrical signals to gauge heart, other functions
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Tai Chi: Rx for Arthritic Knees
As effective as physical therapy, study suggests, plus it might also improve depression
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Your Rights, One Voice: Andrés’ Story
Andrés just wants to go to camp.
Andrés, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010, lives a happy, normal life.
He also wears an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). He is well-versed in his diabetes care, but due to his age, he needs assistance at times. When he experiences high or low blood glucose, his judgment can be affected.
Andrés has attended other in the past. Support systems were put in place that to help make sure that Andrés stayed medically safe while he attended those camps. For example, someone would contact Andrés’ mother, Adriana, during the day to update her about his blood glucose numbers, and together they would decide if his insulin treatment needed to be adjusted. This system worked very well and the camp directors supported it.
Based on his family’s previous camp experience, Andrés expected to be able to attend the IMSA camp.
This was particularly true because IMSA’s regular camp program (run during the school year) fully accommodates students with diabetes. But after researching the summer camp, Adriana learned that a registered nurse would only be available until noon each day.
When she asked about diabetes care in the afternoons, she was told by a few of the camp directors that they could not offer any options for afternoon care. They did not propose anything to ease Adriana’s concerns. Adriana wondered who would be there for Andrés after the camp nurse left each day — and if he could even attend at all.
Adriana was frustrated. And because the situation seemed unfair, she told the camp directors that she would contact the American Diabetes Association® and the local media.
She spoke with one of the Association’s legal advocates, who shared specific information about the anti-discrimination laws that applied under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Under the law, the IMSA camp needed to offer accommodations so Andrés could attend.
Adriana wrote a letter to the camp that spelled out this information. She also reached out to her local media about the issue. A local television station ran a comprehensive interview of Andrés and Adriana. The segment received a lot of attention, especially because the reporter himself had first-hand knowledge of type 1 diabetes and really understood the issue.
What happened?
As a result of Adriana’s efforts — as guided by the American Diabetes Association — the IMSA camp reached out to coordinate the management of Andrés’ diabetes care. The camp’s staff nurse, as well as the teachers who will have Andrés in their classes, will be trained on his diabetes care. After the nurse leaves each day, the trained classroom teachers will be available.
Adriana has a lot of praise for the Association staff who helped Andrés: “They provided the expert support and direction I needed. The Association gave me superior information and guidance about what to do — both from its national and local staff. Andrés is thrilled to attend this summer. Thank you.”
The American Diabetes Association leads the effort to prevent and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, at work and in other parts of daily life. If you need help, call 1-800-DIABETES or visit http://diabetes.org/gethelp.
Through our nationwide Safe at School program, the Association is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Visit our Safe at School website for information and resources.
Give the gift of fairness — donate now to help people with diabetes facing discrimination, just like Andrés.
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Updated Heart Failure Treatment Guidelines Issued
Two new drugs added to list of recommended therapies
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Could a Low-Salt Diet Hurt Your Health?
Report suggests restricting sodium might backfire, but heart experts are critical of the finding
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