Scientists Address National Leaders on Healthcare Costs Associated with Substance Abuse
The treatment of the abuse of alcohol, drugs and tobacco continues to generate billions of dollars in healthcare costs. As a result, scientists are searching for ways to change the way the government approaches such treatments.
Report Examines Methamphetamine Users Seeking Treatment 1997-2007
A highly addictive stimulant, methamphetamine is known to cause a variety of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, psychotic symptoms, memory loss, violent behavior and mood disturbances. Even with such an impact, people continue to use and abuse the substance in an effort to achieve a desired high.
MADD Launches Campaign to Help Parents Talk to Teens About Drinking
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Insurance launched a campaign today to give parents of high school students the tools they need to help curb teen alcohol use. "The Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence by MADD" features its resources at thepowerofparents.org.
Examining the Link between Video Game Addiction and ADD
A new study out of Iowa State University found that people who play video games for 40-plus hours a week have a harder time focusing on certain tasks than those who play just a few hours a week. Published in the latest issue of the journal Psychophysiology, the study also supports previous research that found a positive correlation between video game addiction and attention deficit disorder (ADD).
Are You a Facebook Addict?
Psychologists are now probing a new kind of addiction called Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD). Psychologist Dr. Michael Fenichel, who has published numerous essays on FAD online, describes it as a situation in which Facebook usage “overtakes” daily activities like waking up, getting dressed, using the telephone, or checking e-mail.
Lindsay Lohan’s Mom Wants Dad to Stop “Blabbing” About Alleged Addiction
In a new chapter to the battle over Lindsay Lohan’s alleged addiction to prescription drugs, mom Dina Lohan told People magazine that she wants her ex-husband to stop “blabbing” about their daughter and worry about his own problems.
Family Wants to Stage Intervention to Help Addicted Lindsay Lohan
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.
DJ AM’s Addiction Intervention Show Premieres on MTV
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.
Gambling 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 or prescription drugs used for nonmedical purposes for multiple co-occurring addictions – the addict continues with the addictive behavior despite all the negative physical, psychological, social and financial consequences. At the extreme, he or she gets to a point where they cannot stop gambling, they need to gamble, and they will risk everything in order to continue gambling. This process occurs over and over again until the addicted gambler ends up in jail, insane, or dead.
But there is hope for the compulsive gambler. The process is called gambling intervention. Full Story
Cocaine Users Risk Permanent Damage in Brain
Cocaine addiction can be very difficult to overcome as individuals develop this addiction as a result of the drugs ability to generate a feeling of euphoria. Not only can such an addiction alter a person’s life, it can also create severe biological and behavioral problems.
Scientists Address National Leaders on Healthcare Costs Associated with Substance Abuse
The treatment of the abuse of alcohol, drugs and tobacco continues to generate billions of dollars in healthcare costs. As a result, scientists are searching for ways to change the way the government approaches such treatments.
Report Examines Methamphetamine Users Seeking Treatment 1997-2007
A highly addictive stimulant, methamphetamine is known to cause a variety of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, psychotic symptoms, memory loss, violent behavior and mood disturbances. Even with such an impact, people continue to use and abuse the substance in an effort to achieve a desired high.
MADD Launches Campaign to Help Parents Talk to Teens About Drinking
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Insurance launched a campaign today to give parents of high school students the tools they need to help curb teen alcohol use. "The Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence by MADD" features its resources at thepowerofparents.org.
Examining the Link between Video Game Addiction and ADD
A new study out of Iowa State University found that people who play video games for 40-plus hours a week have a harder time focusing on certain tasks than those who play just a few hours a week. Published in the latest issue of the journal Psychophysiology, the study also supports previous research that found a positive correlation between video game addiction and attention deficit disorder (ADD).
Are You a Facebook Addict?
Psychologists are now probing a new kind of addiction called Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD). Psychologist Dr. Michael Fenichel, who has published numerous essays on FAD online, describes it as a situation in which Facebook usage “overtakes” daily activities like waking up, getting dressed, using the telephone, or checking e-mail.
Lindsay Lohan’s Mom Wants Dad to Stop “Blabbing” About Alleged Addiction
In a new chapter to the battle over Lindsay Lohan’s alleged addiction to prescription drugs, mom Dina Lohan told People magazine that she wants her ex-husband to stop “blabbing” about their daughter and worry about his own problems.
Family Wants to Stage Intervention to Help Addicted Lindsay Lohan
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.
DJ AM’s Addiction Intervention Show Premieres on MTV
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.
Gambling 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 or prescription drugs used for nonmedical purposes for multiple co-occurring addictions – the addict continues with the addictive behavior despite all the negative physical, psychological, social and financial consequences. At the extreme, he or she gets to a point where they cannot stop gambling, they need to gamble, and they will risk everything in order to continue gambling. This process occurs over and over again until the addicted gambler ends up in jail, insane, or dead.
But there is hope for the compulsive gambler. The process is called gambling intervention. Full Story
Cocaine Users Risk Permanent Damage in Brain
Cocaine addiction can be very difficult to overcome as individuals develop this addiction as a result of the drugs ability to generate a feeling of euphoria. Not only can such an addiction alter a person’s life, it can also create severe biological and behavioral problems.
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The Addiction Primer: Everything You Need to Know to Get Help for a Loved One
A very inexpensive yet indispensable guide for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. Chapters on intervention, what to expect from rehab, and information on how addiction impacts the family.
