Integrity Counseling, Inc.

06/14/2026

SAMHSA releases new advisory on identifying and addressing cannabis use disorder in primary practice settings https://loom.ly/u1A0qEE

By emphasizing age-appropriate screening and tailored, evidence-based care, the Advisory supports informed decision making and healthier outcomes for individuals and communities.

06/02/2026

05/09/2026

HHS pushes to stop ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric meds https://loom.ly/dPgBfB0

A new HHS action plan aims to curb psychiatric drug “overprescribing” and expand nonmedication mental health care, drawing criticism from the APA.

05/03/2026

Brain study reveals hidden link between autism and ADHD https://loom.ly/aP4tq00

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain is wired—even in children who don’t officially have autism. The study found that certain brain...

05/03/2026

Teen cannabis use alters brain development and raises addiction risk https://loom.ly/5OpY6-Y

A systematic review reveals adolescent cannabis use alters brain structure, elevates addiction risk, and impacts cognitive outcomes during critical development.

05/03/2026

For young adults, recollection of alcohol addiction may differ from reality, study suggests https://loom.ly/ciPs6j0

When young adults are asked to recall their drinking habits, their recollections may not always match what actually happened in their day-to-day lives, a new study suggests. Though people tend to remember major events, like an accident or a fight, they may lose track of more subjective experiences,....

04/29/2026

What is "cycle breaking"? Find out! https://loom.ly/n2rP0Fw

As a therapist, I’ve seen many patients finally break the cycle of abuse. It took more than not being abusive themselves

04/18/2026

Psychotherapy and drug therapies show promise for treatment of cannabis use disorder https://loom.ly/hlBxUgE

Certain psychosocial and pharmacologic therapies may help people with cannabis use disorder achieve abstinence and reduce cannabis use frequency, per a network meta-analysis.

04/18/2026

Teen substance use linked to peer pressure and well-being, study finds https://loom.ly/Xi1g1LU

Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people v**e, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12–15, the study, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, ...

04/18/2026

Researcher on why some people think cannabis isn't addictive https://loom.ly/y1SgzTo

The Herald spoke with a Brown researcher about the impacts of regular cannabis use.