Addiction as brain disease reframes treatment guidance
A new policy definition by the American Society for Addiction Medicine argues addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not a simple behavioral problem. The statement aligns with neuro science showing brain dysfunction drives cravings and relapse, urging primary care doctors to screen patients and pursue long term management across drugs, alcohol, gambling, and compulsive eating.
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Washington, D.C
Michael M. Miller
American Society For Addiction Medicine
Nora Volkow
National Institute On Drug Abuse
NIDA
Eugene O'Neill
Volkow
Fifteen Minutes of Daily Exercise Extends Life
A Taiwanese study of 416000 adults over eight years finds that just 15 minutes of moderate daily activity cuts death risk by 14 percent and adds about three years to life compared with inactivity. Each extra 15 minutes lowers death risk by about 4 percent for all participants.
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Los Angeles
Taiwan
World Health Organization
U.S
National Health Research Institutes
China
Japan
Study finds only five percent of malpractice claims payout
A two decade study of 41 000 doctors from a major malpractice insurer shows only about 5 percent of claims end in settlements or payouts. Costs to file suits and high trial barriers keep most cases from court, yet emotional toll on physicians remains significant.
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Atlanta
Amitabh Chandra
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
New York State
Chandra
New England Journal of Medicine
National Practitioner Data Bank
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
CDBG
City of Aiken
Sabina Craig
Kershaw St
Aiken Chiropractic
Dan
Dr. Bradley
Aikenchiropractic.com
Hand
Hayne Ave
DayBreakCare
NPDA
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Maleel
Care Services, Inc
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