Problem Drinking | ADHD Awareness | Telehealth & Drug Use | Protect Your Hearing | Health Literacy Month

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 10/13/2022 03:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, October 13, 2022

 

How Many Is Too Many?

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Do you sometimes feel like you’re not in control of your drinking? Find out what symptoms may mean it’s time to cut down. (From NIH News in Health)

ADHD Awareness

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Many people who are struggling with the brain disorder ADHD don’t know that they have it. Learn about the signs and symptoms. (From NIH’s NIMH)

Telehealth Improves Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

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People with opioid use disorder who received telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to stay on their medications and less likely to overdose. (From NIH Research Matters)

Protect Your Hearing

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During this year’s National Protect Your Hearing Month, find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones from noise-induced hearing loss. (From NIH’s NIDCD)

Health Literacy Month

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Health literacy impacts how well people can find, understand, and use information and services for health-related decisions. Check out these resources to learn more.