Archive for 'Addiction Research'
Ongoing National Study Shows Dangerous Trends in Teen Attitudes Toward Drugs
Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
In the fight against drug abuse among young adults, information about students’ attitudes and experiences is vital. Since 1975, Monitoring the Future – an ongoing research study – has surveyed 50,000 young adults each year to find out their opinions on topics ranging from gender to ecology and new trends in drug or alcohol use. [...]
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Parents Enhance Education about Drugs and Alcohol
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
When a teen is confronted with a situation in which he is being offered alcohol, drugs or cigarettes, they sometimes experience a “deer in the headlights” reaction. While having been warned that these substances are a part of the high school social environment, many don’t know what to do when faced with pressure to try [...]
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Substance Using Peers Increases Genetic Likelihood to Abuse
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Many parents throughout the world cringe when their children make friends with individuals who make choices outside of the belief of the parents. Such choices often include drugs and alcohol and can influence activities in other children.
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Alcohol Use and Sleep Disorders in Teens
Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
A new study from the Netherlands found that many adolescents suffer from sleep problems, and some may start abusing alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate.
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Pattern of Alcohol Use Disorder from Adolescence to Adulthood
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Many individuals who struggle with an alcohol use disorder developed their addiction during adolescent years. While many challenges arise during adolescence from an addiction to alcohol, the consequences can extend into the adult years.
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Assessing Mental State in DUI Offenders May Reduce Repeat Offenses
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
With the known risks in place for driving under the influence, it can be hard to understand why individuals continue to make the choice to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. According to a new study, this reason may have more to do with mental health than bad choices.
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Sports Stars Not Really Acting as Role Models in Terms of Alcohol Consumption
Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
While sports heroes are often touted as role models for young people, recent research has found that their bad habits actually have no little or no effect on the drinking habits of this segment of the population.
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Protein Test Proven Effective in Detecting Alcohol Use
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
While there are certain signs that a healthcare professional may look for in individuals to determine whether or not they have an alcohol abuse problem, an easier detection would be a test that can make this determination biologically. According to a recent Science Daily post, such a test is closer than ever before.
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Sleep Deficiency in Childhood Can Lead to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
According to a study by Idaho State University’s psychology department, childhood sleep deficiency can lead to drug and alcohol abuse among young adults.
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Comparing Trends for Co-Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs from 1997 to 2007
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Many people struggle with dependency on drugs or alcohol, and find themselves in a cycle of rehabilitation and relapse that is discouraging, expensive and detrimental to many physical and psychological areas of their lives. While struggling with either drugs or alcohol can be very difficult, it is common for those experiencing difficulty with one substance [...]