Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a unique experience for each person. Some people find that it is exactly as it should be and they make it through rehab with few problems. Others have to fight and claw their way through it at every step, battling relapse the whole way. The Miraculous Process [...]
Scientists in Australia believe that giving obese people counselling based on the same psychological approach as for those with anorexia, could help them with their battle against weight. The researchers revealed their findings after discovering that obese or severely overweight people and those suffering with anorexia, share a similar condition that affects the brain, even read more »
Drugs behave on brain circuits in common ways. Neuroscientist, Dr. Paul Farrow, reviews brain circuits and drug use. What happens in the mind of a drug addict? Find out here.
Drug addiction is a disease. Like any disease, it isn’t subject to the willful control of the individuals who suffer from it. If you have a drug addiction problem, it isn’t because you decided to be sick. And if you’re going to achieve drug addiction recovery, it won’t simply be because you decided to get [...]
Have you ever heard friends say they’d like to quit smoking, but they are afraid they’ll gain weight if they stop? Some people do experience a slight weight gain after they quit smoking. It could be that smokers trying to quit may reach for food for the same reasons they used cigarettes—to deal with stress [...]
Is marijuana a dangerous drug? Or is it a harmless diversion? The debate over the effects and risks associated with marijuana abuse rages on and on and with issues raised by medical marijuana, the conversation has never been more heated. With so many people saying that marijuana is not addictive and neither a harm to [...]
What did AA founders believe about alcoholism? The founders of AA believed that addiction is a curable disease. More here.
HEROIN – USA Tennessee authorities expect surge in heroin use – Houston Chronicle Law enforcement agents around Tennessee are bracing for a resurgence of heroin use as prescription drug users turn to the drug, fueled by users’ need for a low-cost alternative and dealers’ aggressive marketing techniques. DRUG ADDICTION – USA New Drug Tests Target [...]
Top 5 annual .gov reports with statistics on OxyContin use, abuse and addiction facts. Plus, where to find OxyContin addiction statistics on the web.
Every state has different laws for DUI and DWI convinctions. And the DUI assessment questions are different, too. Common features of DUI assessments here.
Every drug treatment center is a product of its geographical location. Even the most exclusive drug abuse treatment centers in New York, for example, can’t possibly replicate the Malibu drug abuse treatment experience. As a result, a patient who enrolls in a Malibu drug treatment facility enjoys inherent advantages during the drug abuse recovery process. [...]
Many people want to find ways to help others. There are so many ways we can be a benefit to others, by helping them physically, spiritually, or emotionally, and when we help others, we almost always experience a benefit ourselves. This September, as we observe National Recovery Month, there will be many ways to help others through [...]
You may remember that a while back, SBB addressed an unhealthy new fad—energy drinks. We speculated that these drinks, although highly publicized in the coolest venues, were not safe even though they promised to deliver an extra dose of energy. Now, SBB confronts an even more dangerous issue: alcoholic energy drinks, like Four LOKO. Why [...]You should not stop drinking cold turkey if you expect alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal requires medical management. We review specific risks of complications during cold turkey withdrawal from alcohol here.
Women who abuse drugs and alcohol or live a life that focuses on the maintenance of an addiction are more likely than their sober counterparts to be victims of assault, rape, or other violent act. Recently, one woman in San Francisco experienced this phenomenon firsthand: a 23-year-old woman was using drugs with a 46-year-old male [...]What exactly is Mephedrone and what effects does Mephedrone have? 5 facts about mephedrone before you use it here.
A Buckinghamshire based charity that was facing closure following cuts to council spending has been saved by a supermarket giant after they said they would help to raise the funds to save it from the axe. The Milton Keynes Bereavement Service was due to close in 2012 after it had its £7,000 funding cut. However, read more »
There comes a point in each of our lives when we need to take a step back and really evaluate things. We need to look at our priorities, our activities, and our relationships. This may especially be true if we are struggling with something like alcohol or drug abuse or addiction, and we may realize [...]
In 1982, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan launched an anti-drug campaign famously known as “Just say no.” While many people—including public health experts—believed the message was an important one to get out to teens, others thought it was way too simplistic and would not appeal to them. The message appealed to Mrs. Reagan, who campaigned tirelessly [...]Yes, you can get high on Suboxone if you take it other than prescribed. But crushing Suboxone can trigger withdrawal symptoms. More on Suboxone formula and euphoric effect here.
Both alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are problems that make you lose out in life – money, friends, family, opportunities, hope, goals – but the good news is that both issues can be treated at an alcohol rehab. It helps to know whether you are dealing with alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction when seeking treatment; [...]Two opioid drugs are approved for the treatment of OxyContin addiction: methadone and buprenorphine. But clonidine and naltrexone can help, too. More on drugs for OxyContin addiction here.
A children’s centre in Leeds that local people feared would have to close because of changes to its parent charity, has received news that major refurbishments will be carried out there. The NSPCC centre at Bramley in Leeds is set to gain new counselling rooms, with work due to start at the end of the read more »
As we near the beginning of Recovery Month, it might be helpful if we take a look at the numbers of people who are in need of treatment and the outcomes of that treatment. Many people have made it through their drug or alcohol recovery, and we celebrate them this month, but there are many [...]Drug rehabs are most successful when they cater to the individual needs of individual clients. As obvious as that might sound, the unfortunate truth is that many California drug rehab facilities provide the same generic drug rehab programs to all of their clients. As should go without saying, these drug rehabs routinely fail to help [...]A complete guide on what to expect during Adderall withdrawal. Info on dangers, causes, symptoms and duration of Adderall withdrawal here.
A charity based in the South Yorkshire town of Rotherham has launched a phone line, which is aimed at helping victims of sexual abuse and will allow trained professionals to listen to the psychological problems people suffer from as a result. The charity specialises in dealing with the issues people suffer from because of rape, read more »
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Symptoms What Are Drug Addiction Symptoms Signs and symptoms Sometimes the most obvious addiction symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different . Understand that the person addicted is often the last one to know there is a problem , or be willing to admit that there may be a problem . If you have these drug addiction symptoms you should consider going into alcohol drug treatment Addicts will say they can handle it , or they can quit anytime . The trouble is the drug has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon . When someone is addicted to drugs , there are few general warning signs thatALCOHOL/DRUG ADDICTION – UK Amy Winehouse’s death: Rising numbers of people checking into rehab – Mirror.co.uk Soaring numbers of patients have been checking into rehab following the death of Amy Winehouse. “One woman was sobbing saying she knew she needed help and that Amy’s death has brought it all home to her.” ALCOHOL/DRUG REHAB – [...]Help for Adderall withdrawal includes detox, assessment and treatment. No medications exist for Adderall withdrawal yet. Learn more about possible future medicines and recommended therapies for Adderall withdrawal treatment here.
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Meth Abuse Meth Abuse : Easy Cheap Deadly By Ned Wicker By all accounts , Josh was the ideal teen son . He was an athlete , got good grades and the kids at school all liked . him But it wasnt enough . His mother and father never saw the problem coming , and being solid , middle class , suburban professionals , knew that they were the right kind of parents that would never allow their child to get into that sort of trouble . Mom and dad did their best to protect their son from the evils of the world . When the football coach swore at the team in a moment of passion during practice , they bypassed the coach , the athletic director andEvery September, people across the country celebrate the successes and challenges of recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. It is a time for people to remember that recovery is possible, and to join together to share that success with others. Every year, Recovery Month gets bigger and better, and organizers have been good at using [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Prevention Drug Addiction Prevention Addiction prevention brings to mind an analogy : in the film War Games the climax of the story centers on a young hero playing tic-tac-toe against a computer . The screen flashes bright light as the computer begins to play itself over and over . Finally after a long sequence the computer stops playing the game , the lights on the screen go dark and the computer says something to the effect , Interesting game . The best move is not to play . In a perfect world , the best drug addiction prevention is not to play But it isnt that easy . Not just street drugs When we think about drug
It’s not an uncommon thing for a family court judge to demand: parents with drug abuse and addiction histories may be required to take drug tests in order to maintain custody of their children. It’s something that both Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller were required to do, according to TMZ. And also according to TMZ, [...]
The prescription drug abuse problem, which is largely centered in Florida, has been the object of many drug prevention programs, and the recent focus of the U.S. government. Ever since the government declared the prescription drug problem to be the target of its drug control strategy, and local officials started helping out, the expectation is [...]
While we are still not sure exactly what killed Amy Winehouse, many people are speculating that it had something to do with her admitted drug and alcohol abuse. As we blogged a few weeks ago, Winehouse was booed off the stage in her last concert. Now she may be among what some call the “27 Club”—famous people who [...]
Getting to work and maintaining a regular schedule 40-hour-a-week schedule is hard for everyone, and few really love to do it – unfortunately, it’s the one thing that almost everyone has to take on. When you attempt to get into a routine at a new job (or your old job) after cocaine rehab, it can [...]
According to a review published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, maltreatment during childhood doubles the risk of developing long-lasting episodes of depression and also makes patients less likely to respond to treatment. According to researchers, almost one in 20 individuals in the UK have this kind of depression as a result of childhood abuse. read more »
We all come to a point sometimes when we need a break. The stress of life can get to be too much, and we find we can’t go on anymore. What we do at those times may actually be critical in determining whether we will develop an addiction problem or not. Self-Medicating to Manage Stress [...]PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA ‘Pill-mill’ doctors responsible for much prescription-drug abuse – TC Palm How about a “zero tolerance” policy for the pill-mill doctors? Let’s levy a fine closer to $100,000 than $10,000, permanently revoke their medical license, and deliver a mandatory prison term for homicide. In the “war against drugs,” these doctors are [...]
An unfortunate problem that is affecting many people and relationships is porn addiction. This disease can be as hard to get over as drug addiction, but it is also a problem that is kept more secretive than drug addiction. An Increasing Problem Porn addiction has been a problem since its origin, but it occurs much [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Your Addiction Stories Addiction is Very Personal Follow drugaddiction10 Your Addiction Stories are so personal that most people can't face their addiction and certainly don't want to honestly tell others their story . But some of you may be willing to tell us how you or your loved one became an addict and also hopefully how you they have defeated addiction . Please post your story below so that it may help others to defeat their addictions . too Please Tell Us Your Story Do you have a true story of drug addiction alcoholism , healing and recovery Are you in recovery and have you found peace and contentment in your life Would you likeFamily Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Ask Your Question Struggling with Addiction or Alcoholism Are you or is someone in your family struggling with drug or alcohol addiction Are you trying to decide what to do Is the addiction controlling your life Do you have a question you need help with If you answered yes to these questions then please consider confidentially entering your question . Ask our readers for ideas for how you can overcome the addiction and move into recovery . Ask a question and see what our readers think is your best next step . Click to here to read other questions we've received . Enter a brief five words descriptive title here Enter your question here
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Legalizing Marijuana Legalizing : Marijuana Whats Legal and Illegal By Ned Wicker The debate over the legalization of marijuana rolls on . I read recently where one municipality is asking its police officers not to charge people for possession of small amounts of marijuana , mainly because all of the cases are cluttering the already overcrowded jails and court system . Public opinion seems to be shifting and it would not surprise me if marijuana is legalized in this country for two primary reasons . In the 1920s there was a nation-wide uproar over prohibition , creating a huge underground industry for bathtub gin and the crime that
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For years, HIV and AIDS have been connected with illicit drug abuse and even with various prevention programs, AIDS is still often spread by the dirty needles used by drug addicts. Continued education and prevention programs are necessary if we are going to stop this problem from continuing. Occurrence of HIV Approximately 1.1 million adults [...]
You might have heard the news that former first lady Betty Ford recently died at the age of 93. Many of you reading this might never have heard of Betty Ford; after all, she became First Lady way back in 1974. But maybe you’ve heard of the Betty Ford Center, a rehab center in Rancho Mirage, [...]
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Mental health charity Mind have launched a campaign which hopes to encourage individuals to go outdoors and boost their mental health. Back in 2009 the charity launched their Ecominds project which has been helping people with mental health concerns to get outdoors and become more active ever since. We know from research that those of read more »
Sometimes it is necessary to review history in order to understand just how we got to where we are today. This is true about the history of drug use and abuse; there is so much we can learn from looking at the past. The history of drug abuse is filled with experimentation, conflict, violence, and [...]
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A recent report compiled by US experts has revealed that DNA mutations play a role in at least 50% of schizophrenia cases, even when there is no history of the illness in the family. The team of researchers from Columbia University Medical Center analysed the genetic code of 225 individuals, some of whom were affected read more »PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION – USA Officials warn of prescription drugs in schools – WVLT Maryville City school officials worry more kids are abusing prescription pills like Oxycontin, Percocet and Adderall. DRUG ADDICTION – USA No shame, only hope, in fighting your child’s drug addiction – Minneapolis Star Tribune Really, really good kids become addicted to [...]
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to see your life in the future? Have you ever wondered what MIGHT have happened if you’d just done something differently? Now’s your chance! On July 27, 2011 NIDA launched a new, interactive activity on its PEERx Web pages called Choose Your Path. This activity asks [...]