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Reducing Booze Consumption Better For Public Health And Economy, Australia
15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 4:00pm
According to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health, Australia could yield economic and health benefits by reducing its overall national yearly alcohol consumption...Herbal Extract May Curb Binge Drinking
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 4:00am
An extract of the Chinese herb kudzu dramatically reduces drinking and may be useful in the treatment of alcoholism and curbing binge drinking, according to a new study by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers...Less Inflammation Seen In Patients With NAFLD, A Common Liver Disease, Who Consume Modest Amounts Of Alcohol
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:00am
NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is the most common type of liver disease in the developed world, affecting up to one-third of the US population. NAFLD is often associated with obesity and other parameters of the so-called "metabolic syndrom…Food Cravings Reduced By Lizard Saliva
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:00am
A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the craving for food. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have tested the drug on rats, who after treatment ceased their cravings for both f…Resiliency During Early Years Can Protect Against Later Alcohol/Drug Use
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Resiliency is a measure of a person's ability to flexibly adapt their behaviors to fit the surroundings in which they find themselves. Low resiliency during childhood has been linked to later alcohol/drug problems during the teenage years...Examining Adaptive Abilities In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure And/or ADHD
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Prenatal exposure to alcohol often results in disruption to the brain's cognitive and behavioral domains, which include executive function (EF) and adaptive functioning...Possible Link Between Early Alcohol Use, Alcohol Dependence, Daily Nicotine Use, And Fewer Years Of Educational Attainment
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Although various kinds of substance use are associated with reduced educational attainment, these associations have been mixed and may also be partially due to risk factors such as socioeconomic disadvantages...Comparison Of On-Premises and Off-Premises Alcohol Outlets and Links To Crime
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Prior research has shown that neighborhoods with higher densities of alcohol outlets are more likely to have higher rates of violent crimes. This study examined the effects of different types of alcohol outlets - on-premises such as bars and restaura…Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:00am
Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance...21.8% Of Pregnant White Women Smoke
6 days ago, 13 May 12, 11:00am
According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.8% of pregnant white women between the ages of 15 to 44 years smoked cigarettes within the past 30 days, which is considerably higher compared with the…
Summer Drug Program at PDAP
7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:44pm
So what are your kids planning to do this Summer? While some may have lots to do, others could find themselves tempted by the lure of illegal drugs.'More than 20% of pregnant white women smoke cigarettes'
8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:39pm
A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant White women aged 15 to 44 currently smoked cigarettes.Loss of Environmental Enrichment Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction
11 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:35pm
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15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:25pm
AB 2284, a bill by Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro to crack down on offenders who pollute the environment and endanger the public by growing or manufacturing illegal drugs on forest lands is headed to the Assembly Floor for a vote after it was approved…Parents feel agony of needle and damage done
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:20pm
Judy and Ray Smith lost their only son Daniel to a heroin overdose. The Smiths are urging families to dig deep, as overcoming drug addiction demands family support.Rock and Role: Top 10 Memorable Movie Performances by Music Stars
22 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:11am
Stories about drug addiction and recovery might be appropriate for teen - and younger - audiences today, but in 1955, such tales were taboo.Intoxicating history
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 5:06am
In tracing the modern history of Germany's policy on intoxicant and drug use, which favours therapy rather than punishment, Cambridge historian Dr Victoria Harris highlights that criminalisation may not be the only route.Town Hall Meeting Sheds Light on Drug Addictions
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 12:52am
A town hall meeting at the Trumbull Career and Technical Center was held Thursday night to shed light on drug addiction and the rise of unintentional drug overdoses.Adderall remains popular 'study drug' for students
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 8:47pm
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6.5 percent of high school seniors have misused Adderall, a brand-name amphetamine salts-based drug prescribed for people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder .Heroin making a comeback across East Tennessee
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 6:42pm
Prescription drug abuse is nothing new these days, but as as law enforcement cracks down on the sale and use of pain pills, some are turning to heroin.Treatment of addictive disorders: (Not) an issue for medical education?
75 days ago, 5 Mar 12, 12:00am
A survey among German medical students investigated whether future physicians in Germany received adequate training to treat various diseases during undergraduate education. The main conclusion was that German medical students did learn how to treat…GPs should advise drinkers to keep a daily record of their drinking
, 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm
The new UK alcohol strategy includes a plan to ensure that General Practitioners (GPs) advise heavy drinkers to cut down (The Government’s Alcohol Strategy, 23 March 2012, downloadable from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/). There is good…Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Threatens Public Health
198 days ago, 3 Dec 12, 12:00am
An editorial to be published by the scientific journal Addiction has been made available online, revealing that negotiations are underway behind closed doors for a far-reaching new trade and investment agreement that could tie the hands of government…Recovery Housing and Treatment Programs Reduce Relapse among Recovering Opioid Addicts
, 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm
Opioid-dependent individuals who want to kick the habit typically begin the road to recovery with detoxification. But detox is ineffective as a stand-alone treatment, with relapse rates ranging from 65% to 80% just one month after discharge. New re…Alcohol and your heart: friend or foe?
, 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm
A meta-analysis done by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) into the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart disease provides new insight into the long-held belief that drinking a glass of red wine a day can help protect agai…
Actress Dianne Wiest to raise the curtain in NIDA’s Addiction Performance Project
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 12:00am
Dianne Wiest leads an impressive cast in the Addiction Performance Project, an innovative continuing medical education (CME) program for doctors and other health providers, on May 9 in Philadelphia, Pa.Blending conference translates substance abuse research into practice
33 days ago, 16 Apr 12, 12:00am
Experts will share the latest clinical research with addiction treatment professionals, healthcare providers, policy makers, and others during the April 19th Blending Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The program is supported by the National Institute…NIH’s “PEERx” for teens to be showcased at Rx Drug Abuse Summit
46 days ago, 3 Apr 12, 12:00am
A unique, new campaign targeting teens will be on exhibit at the first national summit addressing the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will showcase “PEERx,” a NIDA initiative that uses interactive vid…Study provides clues for designing new anti-addiction medications
59 days ago, 21 Mar 12, 12:00am
Scientists are now one step closer to developing anti-addiction medications, thanks to new research that provides a better understanding of the properties of the only member of the opioid receptor family whose activation counteracts the rewarding eff…National Inhalant Prevention Coalition to highlight dangers of helium
68 days ago, 12 Mar 12, 12:00am
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition, with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), will hold a press conference to focus on the dangers of inhalant abu…What to Expect With Suboxone
64 days ago, 16 Mar 12, 1:49pm
One of the most fear-inducing aspects of quitting opiate use (heroin, oxycontin, etc.) is the physical withdrawal that takes place as the patient stops use. Many of those addicted to opiates will have experienced some form of withdrawal at one point…The Relapse Process
, 23 Dec 11, 12:36am
It is very important to understand that relapse, just like recovery, is a process not an event. In fact what we discussed the relapse process, it actually ends when a person picks up a drink or drug. At that point you are entering a using episode. Ev…
Sober Recovery Forums | Addiction Recovery Forums
, 11 Dec 11, 12:59pm
Sober Recovery Forums | Addiction Recovery Forums I was revisiting my favorite sober recovery forums and addiction recovery forums recently to see what people are talking about and where. A few years ago I did a quick post on sobriety forums (See Sob…Anabolic Steroids Resources
, 27 Nov 11, 11:32pm
Anabolic Steroids: http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages/steroids.html NIDA’s Web site devoted to steroids http://www.steroidabuse.org NIDA Research Report: Anabolic Steroid Abuse http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Steroids/AnabolicSteroids.html…Emotional Addiction Recovery Video
, 15 Nov 11, 1:03pm
Emotional Addiction Recovery Video I was just surfing the net when I came across this video posted on my colleague, Lisa Frederiksen’s Breaking The Cycles blog ( which is among the best on the net for addictions). There was something about this…Prescription Drug Abuse
Today teenagers are not using as much cocaine, crack, LSD, and ecstasy as the teenagers of the 1960's. Kids have found other ways and means to get high; painkillers and other prescription drugs are being abused at record levels. This up coming genera…Methamphetamines
Methamphetamine is a chemical that has stimulant properties similar to adrenaline. Methamphetamine (or meth), is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically effects the central nervous system. On the street, meth is also referred to as crank…Teens and Steroids
Metabolic and anabolic – androgenic steroids were first studied on experimental animals. The influence of the testis on metabolic processes in tissues other than the accessory sex organs has been recognized for a long time. The dramatic effects…Teens and Alcohol
Professionals today are worried about a steady increase in teen alcohol abuse and the possible negative health effects. According to an article published by the British Medical Association (BMA) entitled: “Alcohol and Young People”, “…there…The Silent Epidemic: Teens and the Use of Inhalants
According to the most recent study by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, nearly seventeen million Americans have tried huffing or inhaling the intoxicating fumes from common household products. Despite a small decline in huffing since 1995,…
Partnering with Youth/Young Adults in Behavioral Health to Live Happy, Healthy, Productive Lives
18 days ago, 1 May 12, 9:00am
Discusses mental and substance use disorders among teenagers and young adults and effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs. Examines the role of family, schools, and community in prevention, treatment, and recover…National Prevention Week Participant Toolkit
18 days ago, 1 May 12, 9:00am
Equips communities with information and resources for planning an event to help prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. Includes event ideas, budgeting tips, fact sheets, promotional tools, and additional resou…The Hearts and Minds of America: Advancing Health - Improving Lives
48 days ago, 1 Apr 12, 9:00am
Explores the link between behavioral and physical health and discusses challenges for people with co-occurring disorders. Considers a public health model that emphasizes prevention and early intervention for substance abuse and mental health disorder…Research to Practice: How Advancements in Science Are Helping People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
48 days ago, 1 Apr 12, 9:00am
Highlights examples of substance abuse and mental health research findings that impact practice across diverse topics. Explores how clinicians contribute to science and how technology implementation supports enhanced decision-making and integrated ca…Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program Evaluation Findings: Executive Summary
48 days ago, 1 Apr 12, 9:00am
Presents program evaluation findings of a federally-funded initiative that supports systems of care for community-based mental health services for children, youth and their families. Reports on FY 2006-2008 data that track characteristics, use, and o…
Test–Retest Reliability of the Computerized CIDI (CIDI-Auto): Substance Abuse Modules
, 30 Nov 04, 5:09am
This paper discusses the reliability of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse modules of the CIDI-Auto in two countries, Australia and Puerto Rico, and two languages, English and Spanish. CIDI-Auto is a computer-assisted version of the CIDI. Reliability es…Book Review: Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders, Second Edition. Edited by Richard J. Frances and Sheldon I. Miller. Guilford Press, New York and London, 1998, 637 pp.
, 30 Nov 04, 5:09am
Book Review: Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders, Second Edition. Edited by Richard J. Frances and Sheldon I. Miller. Guilford Press, New York and London, 1998, 637 pp.Content Type Journal ArticlePages 273-275DOI 10.1023/A:1021413209837Authors…The Use of Required Treatment for Substance Abusers
, 30 Nov 04, 5:09am
Studies show that typically less than 10% of alcohol and other drug abusers voluntarily enter treatment for their substance abuse, and once in treatment, drop out rates are high. One controversial way to get clients into, and to participate in, treat…Coping Strategies of Alcoholic Women
, 30 Nov 04, 5:09am
Recent efforts have increased research on alcoholic women. Few studies have examined the coping mechanisms characteristic of alcoholic women relative to their nonalcoholic controls. Conforming to DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence, 159 alcoholic…A Comparison of Medical Symptoms Reported by Cocaine-, Opiate-, and Alcohol-Dependent Patients
, 30 Nov 04, 5:09am
Substance abuse is frequently associated with adverse medical consequences. The differences in medical symptoms reported by 101 alcohol-, 113 cocaine-, and 107 opiate-dependent individuals receiving outpatient treatment were studied using a 134-item…
Emotional Freedom Technique Now Offered at The Meadows Wickenburg
21 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:36am
The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona, is now teaching Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to patients in combination with expressive arts therapy. EFT is a gentle and effective tool for trauma, addiction, anxiety, d…America's Addiction…Could Help Cure Cancer?
24 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:02am
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance promotes one of America's biggest addictions for a good cause.(PRWEB) May 18, 2012 We're talking about coffee, folks! Did you know that if you were to donate the cost of your morning latte just ONCE this year, you cou…Neuroscientist, Addiction Expert Reveal Science Behind Twelve-Step Recovery Programs’ success
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 12:04am
Louis Teresi, MD, pens new book, "Hijacking the Brain"Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2012 More than 23 million Americans age 12 and older need some sort of treatment for drug or alcohol addictions annually, reports the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Hea…Jessica Simpson's New Addiction: Buying Headbands For Baby Maxwell
6 days ago, 12 May 12, 7:01pm
Given Jessica Simpson's extensive fashion empire and gig as a mentor on NBC's "Fashion Star," it's no surprise the new mom is already on the hunt for the latest styles for newborn baby girl, Maxwell Drew.Researchers measure addiction to Facebook
11 days ago, 8 May 12, 5:47am
Oslo, May 8 (IANS) Are you a social media enthusiast or simply a Facebook addict? Researchers from Norway have developed a new tool to measure this phenomenon -- the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS).
76ers roar back to beat Celtics - Philadelphia Inquirer
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:55am
USA TODAY76ers roar back to beat CelticsPhiladelphia InquirerBy John N. Mitchell Given up for dead after a horrendous first half, the 76ers waged an amazing second-half comeback against the Boston Celtics on Friday night at a raucous Wells Fargo Cent…
Documents shed new light on Trayvon Martin killing - Maui Weekly
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:52am
CTV.caDocuments shed new light on Trayvon Martin killingMaui WeeklyAP ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Trayvon Martin was shot through the heart at close range. George Zimmerman had a broken nose, bruises and bloody cuts on the back of his head. The lead inves…
Chicago protesters break away from nurses' rally - The Associated Press
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:46am
The Associated PressChicago protesters break away from nurses' rallyThe Associated PressBy NOMAAN MERCHANT, AP – 1 minute ago CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, t…
Romney Backer Defends Bain's Private-Equity Role of Making Money - San Francisco Chronicle
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:44am
CBC.caRomney Backer Defends Bain's Private-Equity Role of Making MoneySan Francisco Chronicle(For more campaign news, go to ELECT.) May 19 (Bloomberg) -- A top surrogate to Mitt Romney said making money -- rather than creating jobs -- was the primary…
Facebook debut as a public company fails to pop as stock closes nearly flat - Washington Post
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:20am
Globe and MailFacebook debut as a public company fails to pop as stock closes nearly flatWashington PostNEW YORK — In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the co…
Teen addiction expert to speak in Vancouver - Columbian
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:05pm
A nationally recognized neuroscientist will host a talk at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on how drug addiction affects the teenage brain. The talk by Dr. Bonnie Nagel, followed by a discussion on teen drug use, will take place from 9 a.m ...Emotional Freedom Technique Now Offered at The Meadows Wickenburg - YAHOO!
21 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:34am
The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona, is now teaching Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to patients in combination with expressive arts therapy. EFT is a gentle and effective tool for trauma, addiction, anxiety ..…Internet Addiction - Indicators, Signs, Dependency, Treatment and Reco - 1UP.COM
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:33pm
Evidence: Internet Addiction DOES Exist, Internet Addiction - Signs, Signs or symptoms, Dependency, Cure and Recovery, Avoiding Internet AddictionIt is important to stop internet addiction and give other facets of your lifestyle benefits these as ...Bloggernacle Back Bench: LDS Addiction Recovery Program's new website - Deseret News
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 9:38am
Where can you find help for you or your loved ones struggling with addictions? Answer: the new LDS Addiction Recovery Program website. Also find four free scripture study helps. And a presidential mission? “Addictions are the source of so much ...Addiction: Are You at Risk? - HealthCentral.com
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 10:58am
A surprising number of people are addicted to something. That "something" provides pleasure, relief or reward. That "something" goes way beyond drugs. Everything from video games to food to exercise can be craved by an addict. Eventually, the patholo…
When Mother's Day Hurts
6 days ago, 13 May 12, 6:15am
Last year, I wrote about coping with an unhappy mother's day when your relationship with your mother is less than perfect. A comment from a reader yesterday reminded me that it is not only the children of abusive mothers who find this annual celebra…DSM-V Re-Opened For Feedback
12 days ago, 6 May 12, 8:43pm
The controversial fifth edition of the gold-standard medical textbook used for the diagnosis of mental conditions, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-V, has been re-opened for feedback from the public until June 15th, 2…Drug Czar Confuses Hemp with Marijuana
19 days ago, 29 Apr 12, 8:16pm
A recent blog in the Huffington Post claimed that US Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske, confused the hemp plant with the marijuana plant in a bizarre defense of the move to disallow US farmers from producing industrial hemp. ...Read Full PostMad Men on Acid
25 days ago, 23 Apr 12, 10:02pm
Last night's episode of Mad Men showed a group of middle aged executives dropping acid together. This bizarre muddle of clichés and myths about LSD bore little resemblance to the psychedelic experience as reported by those who have taken it. ...R…
Is 4/20 Really Supporting Marijuana Legalization?
28 days ago, 21 Apr 12, 10:41am
Image © John Moore / Getty ImagesYesterday, cities all over North America engaged in public demonstrations of marijuana smoking, perportedly to protest the illegal status of marijuana, and to support the legalization of marijuana. But is 4/20 r…
More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 11:35am
A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant white women aged 15 to 44 currently (within the past 30 days) smoked cigarettes. The study also showed that cigarette smoking levels among pregnant white women were significantly higher than the levels…Chronic cocaine use triggers changes in brain's neuron structure
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 4:53pm
Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction.Peak risk about 16 years old for teens misusing prescription drugs
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 4:55pm
The peak risk for misusing prescription pain relievers occurs in mid-adolescence, specifically about 16 years old and earlier than many experts thought, according to a new study. The results, based on recent nationwide surveys of nearly 120,000 US ad…Are you a Facebook addict?
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 10:20am
Are you a social media enthusiast or simply a Facebook addict? Researchers have developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale.About one baby born each hour addicted to opiate drugs in U.S.
18 days ago, 30 Apr 12, 7:05pm
About one baby is born every hour addicted to opiate drugs in the United States, according to new research. Physicians found that diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome, a drug withdrawal syndrome among newborns, almost tripled between 2000 and 20…
Resolved Question: R&P: Tribute to Kurt Cobain: What was your favorite song by Nirvana?
, 20 Feb 11, 12:35pm
...last year that I understand his battle with addiction in a fashion that I pray none of you ever...Resolved Question: Singapore's foreign workforce and productivity?
, 2 Mar 10, 1:23am
.... In the end, because of our addiction to low-cost foreign labour, overall...Resolved Question: What is your current obsession/addiction?
, 26 Jul 09, 9:42pm
Right now I'm like obsessed with colorful potions with pretty swirly smoke in pretty...Resolved Question: Should I end my marriage?
, 24 Jul 09, 4:25pm
... that he has a sex addiction and I believe he dose also. He wants...Resolved Question: What is your current addiction?
, 19 Jun 09, 12:54pm
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