What is Substance Use Disorder | Psychiatry in 60 Seconds

This post includes affiliate links Millions of Americans suffer from substance use disorder (SUD). For instance, opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder have been on the rise in recent decades. However, many people do not even realize that they have an illness. Of note, SUD is not one illness. Rather, it is a collection of diseases representing ten categories of substances with potential for disordered use (e.g alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, Xanax, tobacco, etc.) According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) – the psychiatrist’s guide for diagnosis – there are 11 criteria that comprise…

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Processing Match Day Disappointment

Match Week is a high-energy, anxiety-provoking week. Whether you matched through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) or through the Post-Match Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), Match Day is a day you’ve been waiting on for a long time. For graduating medical students, Match Day represents the day that you discover where you will train for residency. The day is lauded as one of the most memorable days of medical school. But while some medical students are elated by the outcome of The Match, others are left to process their Match Day disappointment. Over the years, especially in the…

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Cancelled Match Day Ceremony Due to COVID-19? Alternative Ways to Celebrate the Big Day

In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, many medical schools around the country have cancelled their traditional Match Day celebrations. This means that instead of the typical in-person ceremonies that we’re used to, schools are opting for virtual ceremonies or no ceremonies at all. For many fourth-year medical students, the cancellation of Match Day festivities is devastating. Match Day is seen as one of the most momentous days in a medical student’s journey, alongside white coat ceremonies and graduation itself. So the thought of cancelled Match Day festivities seems almost unfathomable to some. However, in the ongoing efforts to…

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Finalizing Your Rank Order List – Factors to Consider

Finalizing your rank order list for residency can be stressful. As if the residency interview process and anxiety leading up to Match Day weren’t enough, now you have to certify your rank order list. In many ways, your rank order list is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a soon-to-be doctor. It might feel like you’re making a decision that will either make or break your career. However, it’s important to remember a few key tips that can help to make this process a little less stressful. I often hear folks give the advice to follow your gut…

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Yarn Wall Hanging – DIY Bohemian Décor

A yarn wall hanging can be customized to your unique tastes and preferences for an authentic bohemian-inspired look. They’re also easy and fun to make!

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