Addiction
New Research Examines Effects of Amphetamines on Gene Expression
Doctors, scientists and researchers have been trying for decades to understand addiction. In gaining a better understanding, they could more easily develop more effective treatments and even successful approaches to prevention. A different type of study has been completed and Science Daily has the latest report.
Prescription Drug Abuse an Ongoing Problem
The fact pills are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and prescribed by doctors does not mean they are safe for all consumption. Unfortunately, the fact prescription drugs are so readily abused by individuals is driven greatly by the perception they are safe. Full Story
Gambling Addiction and the Brain
In Saint Louis, Missouri, a national conference on gambling addiction and substance abuse is underway. When it comes to gambling, Fox 2’s Charles Jaco reports that the focus is less on casinos and more on brain chemistry.
How Trauma Can Lead to Addiction
In her Huffington Post blog “The Road to Addiction,” Carole Bennett discusses how trauma can be a trigger for addiction. “Trauma is an incident or occurrence that happens inexplicably or without warning,” she writes. “It is categorized as an overwhelming life-changing experience (and) is typically a physical and/or emotional shock to the very fiber of one’s being.”
How Long Until You’re Clean and Sober?
If you’re addicted to alcohol or drugs, entering treatment is a tough decision to make. Outside of the financial considerations, whether or not you’ll be able to handle the physical, emotional and psychological elements of treatment, the first thing you probably want to know is how long it will take until you’re clean.
Internet Addiction Warning Signs
If you are concerned that your child may be suffering from Internet addiction, there are several warning signs to watch for. Many of these symptoms are similar to depression and anxiety, which also need to be treated as soon as possible. Sue Scheff shares these warning signs in an article on Examiner.com:
MTV to Document Substance Abuse in New Reality Show
MTV will soon be added to the list of network channels that feature a show about drug and alcohol addiction. “Gone Too Far,” a one-hour series developed and hosted by Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein, will document people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are struggling with substance abuse.
Marijuana Addiction: Not So Harmless
Joyce started smoking marijuana when she was 15. It started as a pleasant escape and then turned into an obsession, something she needed just to get through the day. She found herself hiding her addiction from her family, friends, and co-workers.
“I would come home from work, close my door, have my bong, my food, my music, and my dog, and I wouldn’t see another person until I went to work the next day,” Joyce told the New York Times. “What kind of life is that? I did that for 20 years.”
UK Ad Campaign to Discourage Excessive Drinking
Britain’s alcohol industry is launching a 100-million-pound government-endorsed campaign to discourage excessive drinking among young adults. The Campaign for Smarter Drinking, supported by 45 companies, is one of the largest of its kind and aims to advertise throughout England.
The campaign will emphasize “practical tips” for safe drinking, using the slogan “Why let good times go bad?” The campaign is intended to run for five years and will offer practical trips about eating and drinking while out and thinking about how to get home safely. The ads will appear outside, in bars, and at cashier desks, and the slogans will appear on millions of alcohol bottles and cans.
When Do You Know You Have Hit Bottom?
You’ve lived with your behavior (drinking and/or doing drugs) for so long, made excuses to justify continuing along the same path, and generally convinced yourself and others that you can do what you want, it’s your life. So when do you know you’ve hit bottom? Full Story
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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.
