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As Alcohol Awareness Month comes to a close, it is important that we not let down our guard against alcohol abuse. Many of us, if we examine our lives closely enough, would have to admit that we are guilty of alcohol abuse. We may not be physically dependent on alcohol, but we do depend on it [...]
Wonder how relationships will be if you give up the bottle or the drugs? Coping with changes in relationships is essential to healthy recovery from addiction. Learn how one man got through it, and how you can, too.
A new study published in the journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that natural progesterone cream given to certain groups of pregnant women effectively reduced premature birth rates by 50 percent. Pregnant women with a condition known as short cervix are believed to be lacking in progesterone, an essential hormone necessary for the [...]How often are drug addicts and alcoholics dually diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder? 
A new report put forth by researchers from The Rockefeller University (RU) in New York City suggests that combining selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft, with popular over-the-counter painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen, can effectively weaken or negate the alleged benefits of SSRIs on patients. However, based on numerous studies involving antidepressants, [...]
Heath care is expensive. Costs continue to mount despite recent efforts at health care “reform.” Sally C. Pipes, the president, CEO and Taube Fellow in Health Care Studies at the Pacific Research Institute, argues in Forbes Magazine this week that the best way to lower costs is through expensive “medical innovation” (technology). Pipes claims that [...]
Parents are trained to keep their eye out for alcohol and marijuana when they are concerned that their child is abusing drugs during their teen years. And while these are the two most common drugs of abuse among American teens between the ages of 12 and 18, they are far from the only substances abused [...]
Drug addiction is an equal opportunity disease and affects all types of medical professionals. Written by a medical professional in recovery, these 5 tips for doctors, nurses, pharmacists or other professionals can offer you help with drug addictions here.
This coming weekend is National Drug Take-Back Day, a day set aside for people to safely and quickly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. Not only does Take-Back Day help keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands, but it helps create awareness for a problem that continues to grow in our country. Help for Parents [...]
Pregnant women can safely be treated for gum infections without having to worry about their baby’s health, according to a new study. The concern among dentists had been that treating the problem could cause bacteria to get into the mothers’ bloodstream, where they could harm babies’ development. Gum disease — caused by a bacterial infection [...]
Numerous studies in recent months have tied agricultural pesticides to reproductive and other serious health problems (http://www.naturalnews.com/pesticid…). And a new study out of Argentina adds even more evidence to the fact that such chemicals are a widespread public health pandemic. Andres Carrasco, head of the molecular Embryology Lab at the University of Buenos Aires, recently [...]Pain is something that we all must deal with sooner or later. It is the great leveler in life. We may come from different backgrounds and various parts of the world, but are find a common group in relating to each other through our experience with pain.
You can take Vicodin recreationally or to get high...but what happens after one year of use? Learn to identify the effects of Vicodin addiction and get advice from an MD on how to stop using Vicodin like an addict here.
Another interesting article from one of our guest writers, Michael Plahn, Founder of Life Skills Authorities. We hope you continue to his website and read the entire article there. Following is a flat-out myth that I have encountered with multiple clients and prospective clients in the past few weeks; it is a commonly accepted view [...]Organizations across the country face many obstacles as they work to help people overcome substance abuse. There is the resistance of patients who aren’t committed to the program and those that continue to relapse. There is the task of keeping up with the latest research on topics relevant to treatment. There are always funding concerns. [...]
Rihanna recently did an interview in which she discussed the issues that plagued her childhood, among other things. Growing up with a father who was allegedly a crack addict gave her a fair share of emotional baggage, but she works hard to keep an eye on the positive and remain focused on that as much [...]
Pathological use of video games has been reported in 8-14% of people who play video games. But what are the signs, symptoms and characteristics of video game addiction? We review here.How can playing video games effect or change behavior? We look at two major behavior modifications video game play can cause: aggression and skills improvement. A brief review of observational learning theory and the two top video game behavioral effects here.Can you become physically dependent on Vicodin if you are taking Vicodin 500 mg as prescribed? Dr. Burson answers here.
Guilt is powerful and it helps keep us from doing certain things. Guilt can also be a motivator when it comes to admitting we’ve done things wrong and that we need help. Feelings of Guilt Many drug and alcohol abusers know that what they are doing is wrong, even though they keep doing it. Some [...]Reports say that Catherine Zeta-Jones has been treated for a mental health disorder. This well-known actress is often thought of as being a strong individual. She plays leading roles in movies, she is viewed as having her life together, and she has been recognized for caring for her husband, actor Michael Douglas, as he battled [...]Yes, and no. In fact, video games have effects on multiple dimensions - the same video game can have both good and bad effects at the same time. Learn more about how researchers measure the effects of video games and when and why video games cause harm here.
Not only can you be addicted to love – like you can be addicted to almost anything – but new studies are comparing love addiction and the effects of a break-up to the effects of drug addiction and trying to ‘kick the habit’ with your drug of choice. Brain scans reveal that physiologically, the changes [...]The effects of video games on children can be positive and negative. In fact, medical and social sciences research indicates that both harmful and beneficial effects of even violent video games exist. We review the most commonly agreed upon effects of video games on children so that you can form your own opinion about video games and their role in your child's life.
A big problem in our criminal justice system is the number of inmates who go back to their illegal activity after being released from custody. Recidivism rates across the country average about 43%. Some states, such as Wyoming and Oregon, have rates around 25%, while Alaska, California, Illinois, and Vermont are above 50%. Minnesota topped [...]A question that has been at the heart of many discussions about drug abuse is whether prevention or prosecution should be the government’s focus. Most people understand the necessity of both, but it isn’t always possible to do both effectively. States are always struggling over the decision of whether to devote more money toward preventing [...]
It was all over the headlines when Christina Aguilera was arrested and jailed briefly for public intoxication while her boyfriend, Matthew Rutler, was charged with a DUI for driving the car under the influence of alcohol.
Aguilera didn’t seem to take the incident or the media rush to tell the world very seriously. She said: “We’re [...]
Whitney Houston has famously struggled with her own drug addiction issues – on stage, on TV and in the tabloids. Maybe it’s her experience with addiction that has made her hypersensitive to the issues her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is experiencing. According to AOL, Whitney Houston is not taking the pictures that surfaced of Bobbi Kristina [...]Along with the rising prescription drug abuse in our country comes another danger – drug addiction among newborns. Drug addicted moms are finding out that no matter what they do, it is very hard to keep their baby from having withdrawal symptoms. Quitting Cold Turkey Moms that abuse prescription drugs like OxyContin are more likely [...]A report released by SAMHSA last week says that most people with an alcohol abuse disorder don’t know they have a drinking problem. The statistical analysis shows that Americans are in denial about alcohol abuse and that we need to do a better job of educating the public about this problem. Statistics of Alcohol Abuse [...]