Archive for 'Intervention Types'
School-Based Intervention can Help Prevent Teen Substance Abuse
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Research shows that over the last 10 years, underage drinking has doubled in the United Kingdom. Researchers at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry conducted a study that suggests that a personality-based intervention held by teachers can help prevent substance abuse among adolescents.
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New Programs from Wales Found to Reduce Problem Drinking
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
A study from Bangor University in North Wales suggests that two programs can help problem drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. After following the Alcohol Attention-Control Training Program (AACTP) or the Life Enhancement and Advancement Program (LEAP), drinkers had positive results.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions in Emergency Treatment of Alcohol-Involved Youth
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
The cost of treating alcohol-related injuries in emergency departments adds up, especially when taking into account the counseling and intervention required in some cases. When youth enter the emergency department with a drinking-related problem, medical personnel are especially compelled to counsel them to make more healthy decisions.
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Interventions for Medical Inpatients with Unhealthy Drinking Behaviors
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Unhealthy drinking practices are often seen among medical inpatients. While hospitalization is regarded by some as a "teachable moment" for motivating patients to decrease drinking, studies of brief hospital-based interventions have not always found decreases. New findings show that focusing on alcohol-related illnesses may make hospital interventions more effective. Results will be published in the [...]
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Mental Health Professionals Want Gambling Addiction Listed in DSM-V
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
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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Brief Intervention Found Effective for Repeat Drunk Drivers
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Driving while impaired (DWI) contributes significantly to traffic crashes, and is involved in more than one-third of all fatalities. Many DWI recidivists (drinking drivers who re-offend) do not participate in mandated alcohol-evaluation and intervention programs, or they continue to drink problematically after their licenses have been re-issued.
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Lindsay Lohan Reportedly Walks Out of Attempted Intervention
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
In the newest twist to the highly publicized debate over actress Lindsay Lohan’s alleged addiction to prescription drugs, Lohan reportedly bolted from a planned intervention by concerned friends.
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Family Wants to Stage Intervention to Help Addicted Lindsay Lohan
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Days after Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael spoke out about her addiction to prescription drugs, the media learned that the entire Lohan family wants to stage an intervention for the troubled star.
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DJ AM’s Addiction Intervention Show Premieres on MTV
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
DJ AM’s reality television show, “Gone Too Far,” premiered on MTV on Monday. Although he lost his own battle with drugs a few months ago, AM (born Adam Golstein) set out to help others overcome their addictions with the show, and he succeeded with Amy, who is featured in the series premiere.
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Gambling Intervention
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
When gambling has progressed from purely social to problem gambling and on to pathological or compulsive gambling, there’s only one thing certain: the individual has a gambling addiction and needs help in order to overcome it. Addiction to gambling is similar in many respects to any other type of addiction – to alcohol, illicit drugs [...]