Alcohol a Growing Problem for the U.S. Army

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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pAlcohol abuse seems to be a growing problem among Army personnel, according to a USA Today post. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the Armyrsquo;s No. 2 officer claims the Army needs to double its staff of substance-abuse counselors to handle the steady increase of soldiers seeking treatment./p

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Do Internet Interventions Help Smokers Quit?

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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pThe Internet is useful for obtaining help in many areas. Hardly a car buyer takes the leap without doing research online for fair pricing and feature information. Professionals who had no time for a traditional graduate program are finding that online degree programs fit their busy lifestyle and need to beef up a resume./p

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Studies Examine Effectiveness of Mindfulness Mediation on Addictions

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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With the growing instances of alcoholism and addictions throughout the nation, scientists continue to try to develop methods of treatment that are safe and effective. The Badger Herald recently reported on an alternative method studied by the University of Wisconsin.

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“Cocktail Moms”: Alcoholism Among Women Rising

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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Almost 2.5 million women are alcoholics, and many of them are busy juggling families and careers. ABC 7’s Health Specialist Denise Dador takes a look at how these "cocktail moms" go from happy hour to addiction.

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What to Do When Your Child Gets in Trouble With Alcohol

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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As parents, our worst fears concern anything bad happening to one of our children. We try to shield and protect them as best as possible from all the terrible things in the world, but no matter how hard we try, we can’t be everywhere at all times. For many parents, when the dreaded call comes [...]

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Mental Health Professionals Want Gambling Addiction Listed in DSM-V

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.

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Gambling addiction may soon be listed as a "behavioral addiction" in the upcoming edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM), the reference guide mental health professionals use to describe and diagnose mental illnesses, addictions, and diseases. The American Psychiatric Association is proposing the changes.

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