There are approximately 14,500 clinics and programs in America that provide treatment for all types of addictive behaviors we call "Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)". While most of these have good intentions to provide needed help to the victims of RDS, we propose herein that most of their efforts, especially during periods of aftercare, are not based on the existing scientific evidence. We use...

IMPORTANCE Relapse is highly prevalent following substance abuse treatments, highlighting the need for improved aftercare interventions. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), a group-based psychosocial aftercare, integrates evidence-based practices from mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention (RP) approaches. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term effic...

This article aims to increase knowledge and understanding of aortic valve stenosis to support the treatment options available for older patients in the acute setting. The article discusses a relatively new procedure, transcatheter aortic valve implantation, which is appropriate for selected patients with aortic stenosis, and outlines the aftercare involved.

INTRODUCTION UK policy recommendations advocate the use of intensive care unit (ICU) follow-up services to help detect and treat patients' physical and emotional problems after hospital discharge and as a means of service evaluation. This study explores patients' perceptions and experiences of these services. METHODS Thirty-four former ICU patients were recruited throughout the UK, using maxi...

Is inadequate follow-up after emergency department (ED) visits a common problem? In this article, the author outlines the results of studies that examined patients discharged from the ED who required aftercare. Whether or not these patients received the follow-up care and the effect this had on their risks for further complications are discussed.

OBJECTIVES We compared differences in mental health needs and provision of mental health services among residents of Santiago, Chile, with private and public health insurance coverage. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of a random sample of adults. Presence of mental disorders and use of health care services were assessed via structured interviews. Individuals were classified as h...

There is speculation that women receive different medical care than men because physicians have stereotyped views about women's symptoms and treatment preferences. This paper asks if men and women who visit physicians for mental distress receive comparable medical care and, if not, whether medical considerations or psychosocial ones explain the differences. Data are from a large national survey...