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Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Individuals who have substance abuse or mental health problems can face particular health challenges. For example, they frequently experience difficulties in accessing, receiving, and benefitting from care. The IOM examines such concerns in its activities related to neuroscience and mental and behavioral health.
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Released: November 4, 2009
On February 25-27, 2009, the Institute of Medicine convened the Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public in Washington, DC. The Summit brought together more than 600 scientists, academic leaders, policy experts, health practitioners, advocates, and other participants from many disciplines to examine the practice of integrative medicine, its scientific basis, and its potential for improving health.
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Released: November 4, 2009
On February 25-27, 2009, the Institute of Medicine convened the Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public in Washington, DC. The Summit brought together more than 600 scientists, academic leaders, policy experts, health practitioners, advocates, and other participants from many disciplines to examine the practice of integrative medicine, its scientific basis, and its potential for improving health.
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