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UK addicted to sleeping pills: Stress-related insomnia on rise since start of the economic crunch
The annual cost to the NHS of handing out the pills has risen by a sixth in the past three years to nearly £50million. (Source: the Mail online | Health) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Addiction Daily , the new MedWorm portal, updated daily with all the latest addiction news and research. (More)

Is Adult ADHD Linked to Addiction?
The prevalence of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) greatly exceeds the prevalence of this diagnosis among the adult population. This could be, perhaps, because the disorder is more difficult to diagnose in adults. Research suggests that one to five percent of adults suffering from ADHD are unaware that they have it or that it affects their daily lives.
Complications of Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
Adult symptoms vary and are harder to diagnose than those present in children.
It is less well known that adults can have ADHD. Those who suspect they have it may (More)

More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes
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 among pregnant black women (14.2 percent) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5 percent) in the same 15 to 44 age range. (More)

Chronic cocaine use triggers changes in brain’s neuron structure
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. (More)

Are you a Facebook addict?
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. (More)

Pickerel Lake Recovery Center Says -Be Wary Of Waiting On The Sidelines – Recovery Takes Effort-
Pickerel Lake Recovery Center says that just going to treatment doesn’t guarantee success in recovery from addiction. (More)

MyRecovery.com Website launch
MyRecovery.com is an innovative worldwide social network for people in recovery. The site is a resource for parents and loved ones seeking help for family members and for those suffering from an addiction offering many resources. (More)

Narconon East US Applauds Lawmakers From Florida To Maine As They Crackdown On Pill Mills
Narconon East US applauds lawmakers from Florida to Maine as they crackdown on pill mills in an effort to address the US prescription drug overdose epidemic. As addicts look for options, Narconon East US Drug Rehab Centers help the lucky ones recover who arrive for their program. Those addicts who continue to use unfortunately often meet a tragic end. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

The Highs and Lows of Heroin Addiction
Heroin is a highly addictive and rapidly acting ?illegal drug that ?is the single most abused opiate in the United States.?Heroin is processed from morphine, ?which is the main component of opium. ?Opium is the naturally occurring substance that is extracted from the seedpod of the opium poppy. Heroin has one of the most serious addiction rates of all illegal drugs. (More)

Overcoming Addiction – Anxiety, a Catalyst for Alcoholism
Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by not only psychological effects, but also physiological effects as well. Feelings of fear, worry, concern, dread and uneasiness can, and often do, cause physiological changes in the body … (More)

Heroin Addiction Treatment Centers with New Look
Heroin is the most poisonous drug available in the world. Many murders, molestation and trafficking cases involve people who are addicted to the drug and can cross every limit to purchase it. Although, the enforcements … (More)

Alcohol Detoxification Centers
Alcohol detoxification involves washing away of poisonous chemicals and toxins. However, in people with alcohol addiction (or drug addiction), detoxification is usually connected with withdrawal symptoms, that is, with the conventional set of symptoms and … (More)

The Naked Truth Behind Marijuana
The Truth,” which is pretty much an informational documentary about the true impact of Marijuana on physical health as well as the applications of cannabis in the field of medicine. Although the negative stigma behind smoking weed still persists, people are now a lot more informed about the naked truth behind Marijuana. (More)

Brazil’s Exponential Crack Crisis
Proving that Latin American drug production is not entirely consumed by America, a recent study in Brazil has shown that there are now 10 times more crackheads in the nation than just 8 years prior. It is now thought to be the predominate form of substance abuse in the nation of 191 million, even more popular than alcohol. The administration is responding by putting over $2 billion towards trafficking crackdowns and substance abuse treatment. (More)

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U.S. Sees Tripling of Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers
They suffer from irritability, breathing problems, perhaps long-term brain damage, study finds (Source: Pharmacy News – Doctors Lounge) (More)

From the gambler within: Dostoyevsky’s The Gambler [Articles]
This article discusses The Gambler, one of Dostoyevsky’s early (1866) semi-autobiographical novellas, inspired by his own addiction to roulette, focusing on its depiction of gambling. To better understand Dostoyevsky the gambler, the article also presents brief excerpts from letters that he wrote to his wife in 1867, when his gambling addiction appears to have been at its worst. Finally, the relevance of the central theme of this work, gambling addiction, to the present-day psychiatrist is discussed. (Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment) (More)

Brain circuitry associated with addictive, depressive behaviors identified
Scientists have determined how specific circuitry in the brain controls not only body movement but also motivation and learning, providing new insight into neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease — and psychiatric disorders such as addiction and depression. (More)

TV alcohol advertising may play role in underage drinking
Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink than those who could not recall seeing such ads, according to a new study. (More)

Suncoast Rehabilitation Center Teams With Friends of Narconon To Educate Youth On Dangers of Drugs
Suncoast Rehabilitation Center, a Narconon Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation facility, teams up with Friends of Narconon to educate young people on the dangers of drugs. (More)

Narconon East US Applauds Lawmakers From Florida To Maine As They Crackdown On Pill Mills
Narconon East US applauds lawmakers from Florida to Maine as they crackdown on pill mills in an effort to address the US prescription drug overdose epidemic. As addicts look for options, Narconon East US Drug Rehab Centers help the lucky ones recover who arrive for their program. Those addicts who continue to use unfortunately often meet a tragic end. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

Find the Best Christian Alcohol Addiction Program
Christian Alcohol addiction programs are very helpful to get people out of their alcohol addiction. Since, there are many such service providers available nowadays, you need to do some research and then settle for the one which is quite apt according to your needs and requirements. (More)

The Benefits of Twelve Step Programs for Christian Addiction Treatment Centers
Following the 12 steps programs from a reputed and well known Christian Addiction treatment center can help a person get out of his drug and alcohol addiction. It makes the addicted person realizing his inner faith and power so that he will be able to get out of his addiction completely and start to lead a normal and happy life once again. (More)

Drug Rehab-Counseling, Training, and Motivation That Helps Individuals Lead a Productive Life
Individuals that need the services of a drug rehab facility usually seek the help of those that offer a full range of services that will help them free themselves of their addictions and lead a productive life. By offering both outpatient and residential programs, a patient has the option of getting as little or as much support they need to get things back on track again. The rehab clinic may offer intensive therapy groups for their patients as well as individual counseling sessions that are very effective in helping a person overcome their addiction. (More)

Learned Helplessness and Eating Disorders
If you want to make sure your efforts towards overcoming emotional eating are as purposeful and brief as they can be, the place to focus your efforts is on learned helplessness and the anxiety it … (More)

4 Steps To Help You Quit Drinking
The brain tells the addict that they need alcohol and that is where you will need to be strong to fight these tricks. So here are 4 steps are to help you curb the cravings … (More)

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Addiction Recovery News

U.S. Sees Tripling of Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers
They suffer from irritability, breathing problems, perhaps long-term brain damage, study finds (Source: Pharmacy News – Doctors Lounge) (More)

From the gambler within: Dostoyevsky’s The Gambler [Articles]
This article discusses The Gambler, one of Dostoyevsky’s early (1866) semi-autobiographical novellas, inspired by his own addiction to roulette, focusing on its depiction of gambling. To better understand Dostoyevsky the gambler, the article also presents brief excerpts from letters that he wrote to his wife in 1867, when his gambling addiction appears to have been at its worst. Finally, the relevance of the central theme of this work, gambling addiction, to the present-day psychiatrist is discussed. (Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment) (More)

About one baby born each hour addicted to opiate drugs in U.S.
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 2009. (More)

Huge study finds brain networks connected to teen drug abuse
In a large imaging study of the human brain — involving 1,896 14-year-olds — scientists have discovered networks that go a long way toward explaining why some teenagers start experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Scientists report that differences in these brain networks make some adolescents more impulsive. These networks appear to exist prior to drug experimentation. Other separate brain networks were discovered that connect to ADHD. (More)

Binge eating may lead to addiction-like behaviors
A history of binge eating — consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time — may make an individual more likely to show other addiction-like behaviors, including substance abuse, according to researchers. In the short term, this finding may shed light on the factors that promote substance abuse, addiction, and relapse. In the long term, may help clinicians treat individuals suffering from this devastating disease. (More)

MyRecovery.com Website launch
MyRecovery.com is an innovative worldwide social network for people in recovery. The site is a resource for parents and loved ones seeking help for family members and for those suffering from an addiction offering many resources. (More)

Narconon East US Applauds Lawmakers From Florida To Maine As They Crackdown On Pill Mills
Narconon East US applauds lawmakers from Florida to Maine as they crackdown on pill mills in an effort to address the US prescription drug overdose epidemic. As addicts look for options, Narconon East US Drug Rehab Centers help the lucky ones recover who arrive for their program. Those addicts who continue to use unfortunately often meet a tragic end. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

Find the Best Christian Alcohol Addiction Program
Christian Alcohol addiction programs are very helpful to get people out of their alcohol addiction. Since, there are many such service providers available nowadays, you need to do some research and then settle for the one which is quite apt according to your needs and requirements. (More)

The Benefits of Twelve Step Programs for Christian Addiction Treatment Centers
Following the 12 steps programs from a reputed and well known Christian Addiction treatment center can help a person get out of his drug and alcohol addiction. It makes the addicted person realizing his inner faith and power so that he will be able to get out of his addiction completely and start to lead a normal and happy life once again. (More)

Drug Rehab-Counseling, Training, and Motivation That Helps Individuals Lead a Productive Life
Individuals that need the services of a drug rehab facility usually seek the help of those that offer a full range of services that will help them free themselves of their addictions and lead a productive life. By offering both outpatient and residential programs, a patient has the option of getting as little or as much support they need to get things back on track again. The rehab clinic may offer intensive therapy groups for their patients as well as individual counseling sessions that are very effective in helping a person overcome their addiction. (More)

Learned Helplessness and Eating Disorders
If you want to make sure your efforts towards overcoming emotional eating are as purposeful and brief as they can be, the place to focus your efforts is on learned helplessness and the anxiety it … (More)

4 Steps To Help You Quit Drinking
The brain tells the addict that they need alcohol and that is where you will need to be strong to fight these tricks. So here are 4 steps are to help you curb the cravings … (More)

FAQs on Treatment of Alcoholism through Rehabs
Treatment centers for alcoholics, also popular as rehabs, can play a vital role in an alcoholic’s journey to attain and sustain sobriety. While some alcoholics are capable of achieving sobriety on their own, some need … (More)

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Pregnant crack addicts in a psychiatric unit
CONCLUSION: Greater risky behaviors for STD, as well as high rates of maternal HIV and Syphilis were found. Moreover, the high rates of concurrent use of other drugs and involvement in illegal activities contribute to show their chaotic lifestyles. Prevention and intervention programs need to be developed to address the multifactorial nature of this problem.OBJETIVO: Caracterizar uma amostra de 85 gestantes dependentes de crack admitidas para desintoxicação numa unidade de internação psiquiátrica. M�TODO: Foram avaliadas, de forma transversal, variáveis sociodemográficas, clínico-obst (More)

Learning to Be Present With Yourself
Teaching ourselves to focus on the present moment can train our brain pathways towards more deliberate and positive experiencing.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center) (More)

Association between fatigue and Internet addiction in female hospital nurses
Conclusion.â?? This study is the first in reporting a statistically significant association between fatigue levels and Internet addiction in female hospital nurses.Relevance to clinical practice.â?? Nurses should pay attention to their Internet activity and whether it adds to their fatigue levels. Addictive behaviour should promptly be dealt with to ensure that the best care is provided to patients. (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing) (More)

Antidote for cocaine overdose shows promise in lab tests
Scientists are reporting development and successful testing in laboratory mice of a substance that shows promise for becoming the first antidote for cocaine toxicity in humans. The new so-called “passive vaccine” reversed the motor impairment, seizures and other dangerous symptoms of a cocaine overdose, which claims thousands of lives each year among users of the illicit drug. (More)

Pickerel Lake Recovery Center Says -Be Wary Of Waiting On The Sidelines – Recovery Takes Effort-
Pickerel Lake Recovery Center says that just going to treatment doesn’t guarantee success in recovery from addiction. (More)

Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers Announces An Interview With Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Sylvia Yates
On this week’s edition of the show, Dr. Sherry Hoppe chronicles the road to sobriety for her sister, Sylvia Yates. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

Teens Can Gain Alcohol Awareness Knowledge By Taking Minor-In-Possession Classes Online
Bringing up the topic of Alcohol Awareness with teenagers is never an easy task. Most parents would like to just avoid the whole thing and hope for the best. If you don’t know where to begin, then these online classes are a perfect place to start. They can be taken from the comfort of your own home and with complete anonymity. (More)

Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Duration
Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms DurationYou can experience severe symptoms connected to alcohol withdrawal. The duration of alcohol withdrawal is one thing that happens to be a major source of worry for any person who is … (More)

Different Types of Learning
Programmed learning is a method of self-instruction consisting of frames (a series of short steps) and responses. It uses instructional materials where one words at one’s own rate, makes active responses to a step-by-step program, … (More)

April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
Social services, community organizations, schools and parent groups are banding together again during the month of April to spread awareness of the dangers of alcohol. April is Alcoholism Awareness month nationwide. (More)

Drug Testing in the Security Industry
One of the most important industries that require drug testing among its employees is the security industry. For security guards to be effective, they must be very alert and keep their wits about them. (More)

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Heroin addiction and voluntary choice: the case of informed consent
ABSTRACTDoes addiction to heroin undermine the voluntariness of heroin addicts’ consent to take part in research which involves giving them free and legal heroin? This question has been raised in connection with research into the effectiveness of heroin prescription as a way of treating dependent heroin users. Participants in such research are required to give their informed consent to take part. Louis C. Charland has argued that we should not presume that heroin addicts are competent to do this since heroin addiction by nature involves a loss of ability to resist the desire for heroin. In thi (More)

Teen alcohol and illicit drug use and abuse starts earlier than you might think
A survey of a nationally representative sample of US teenagers suggests that most cases of alcohol and drug abuse have their initial onset at this important period of development. The median age at onset was 14 years old for regular alcohol use or abuse with or without dependence; 14 years old for drug abuse with dependence; and 15 years old for drug abuse without dependence. (More)

Genes for learning, remembering and forgetting
Certain genes and proteins that promote growth and development of embryos also play a surprising role in sending chemical signals that help adults learn, remember, forget and perhaps become addicted, biologists have discovered. (More)

Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers Announces An Interview With Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Sylvia Yates
On this week’s edition of the show, Dr. Sherry Hoppe chronicles the road to sobriety for her sister, Sylvia Yates. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

Alcohol Consumption Often Times Begins During the Teen Years
Alarmingly, alcohol is the drug most frequently used by American teenagers. Statistically, about half of all middle school and high school students claim to consume alcohol on a monthly basis. According to recent reports, approximately 14% of teenagers have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Sadly, nearly 8% of American teens who drink, state they drink at least five or more alcoholic beverages in a row, known as binge drinking. (More)

Meth in California
There is a darker side to the state that is best known for celebrity A-lists and sunshine. There is a huge methamphetamine problem in California. The source of this is domestic clandestine labs, as well as high quality Mexican product with production overseen by the cartels. (More)

Substance Abuse Treatment Helps Mental Health
The reputed addiction treatment rehab centers provide substance abuse treatment to the patients. This helps the patients to get cured and become strong enough from mind to fight the addictions. These days, alcohol, drug, cocaine, heroin, etc are the major addictions found in adolescent and in adults across the country. (More)

How the E-Cig Can Help Your Health
Did you know that many of the deaths in the United States of America are smoke- related? Many of these deaths were caused by lung disease, strokes, cancer, and heart disease, which are all related … (More)

Give Life a Chance with Addiction Rehabilitation Treatment
Substance abuse, regardless of whether it is of drugs, alcohol or nicotine sticks, can come into being due to numerous factors. While some people start abusing such substances due to factors such as peer pressure, … (More)

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Cognitive Barriers to Readiness to Change in Alcohol-Dependent Patients. – Le Berre AP, Vabret F, Cauvin C, Pinon K, Allain P, Pitel AL, Eustache F, Beaunieux H.
BACKGROUND: Patients’ personal investment and readiness to change have proved to be a prerequisite for the successful treatment of alcohol addiction. The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of cognitive functions to the motivation process t… (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Addiction Daily , the new MedWorm portal, updated daily with all the latest addiction news and research. (More)

TMS Therapy and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Recovery Are Closely…
Recent Study confirms Why Dr. A. R. Mohammad has had such amazing results with TMS Therapy in the Addiction Treatment Community(PRWeb April 05, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9371718.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals) (More)

The Price of (Other People’s) Fame
We have all read accounts of the exorbitant prices paid at auction for items once owned by a celebrity: John F. Kennedyâ??s golf clubs sold for $772,000; John Lennonâ??s piano costs $2,000,000.00. Why do people pay an absurd price for a celebrity object? read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center) (More)

Teen alcohol and illicit drug use and abuse starts earlier than you might think
A survey of a nationally representative sample of US teenagers suggests that most cases of alcohol and drug abuse have their initial onset at this important period of development. The median age at onset was 14 years old for regular alcohol use or abuse with or without dependence; 14 years old for drug abuse with dependence; and 15 years old for drug abuse without dependence. (More)

MyRecovery.com Website launch
MyRecovery.com is an innovative worldwide social network for people in recovery. The site is a resource for parents and loved ones seeking help for family members and for those suffering from an addiction offering many resources. (More)

Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers Announces An Interview With Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Sylvia Yates
On this week’s edition of the show, Dr. Sherry Hoppe chronicles the road to sobriety for her sister, Sylvia Yates. (More)

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Detox Centers: A Head Start on Addiction Recovery
Prescription drug abuse is one of the leading causes of drug addiction in the nation. The most commonly abused medications are pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives. Side effects of these types of medications include a high, or euphoric, feeling for the user. (More)

How to Overcome Marijuana-Induced Depersonalization
Have you smoked cannabis hoping to relax but unexpectedly everything turned awry landing you in a frightening, dissociated, almost deranged state of mind that seems to be permanent? Well, don’t worry as it is only a temporary problem that can be resolved following herein discussed techniques. (More)

Possibly the Most Challenging Thing to Beat: Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol is not the easiest thing to give up. It is extremely socially acceptable in social settings in the USA. TV programs like Gossip Girl and 90210 frequently exhibit scenes of underage drinking; some of which is with parents present. The age a person first imbibes plays a huge role in whether or not they will later develop a drinking problem, or become a full-blown alcoholic. (More)

Information About Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
When a person stops drinking, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can happen because of the physical dependency on the addictive substance. Once the person has decided to quit, the body will react to the sudden turn of … (More)

Stopping Drinking – 3 Important Things to Remember
For someone who have ever thought quitting drinking and never, never again open an alcohol bottle in their lives, it might look impossible to stay away from this evil habit. Here are the three main … (More)

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Genes for learning, remembering and forgetting
Certain genes and proteins that promote growth and development of embryos also play a surprising role in sending chemical signals that help adults learn, remember, forget and perhaps become addicted, biologists have discovered. (More)

At “recovery” high schools, sober and college-bound
Former addicts receive small-class education and integrated counseling at special schools in Massachusetts (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Addiction Daily , the new MedWorm portal, updated daily with all the latest addiction news and research. (More)

Tiny reader makes fast, cheap DNA sequencing feasible
Researchers have devised a nanoscale sensor to electronically read the sequence of a single DNA molecule, a technique that is fast and inexpensive and could make DNA sequencing widely available. The technique could lead to affordable personalized medicine, potentially revealing predispositions for afflictions such as cancer, diabetes or addiction. (Source: NHGRI-Related News) (More)

Structure of ‘salvia’ receptor solved
A research team has determined the structure of the kappa-opioid receptorâ??site of action of the widely abused hallucinogen Salvia divinorum â?? solving longstanding scientific mysteries and offering new insights for treating drug addiction, chronic pain and depression. (More)

Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers Announces An Interview With Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Sylvia Yates
On this week’s edition of the show, Dr. Sherry Hoppe chronicles the road to sobriety for her sister, Sylvia Yates. (More)

Pickerel Lake Recovery Center Says Addiction Recovery And Wellness Is Now A Part Of Muskoka
Without proper information local Muskoka residents are worried that there might be danger in the midst of Pickerel Lake Recovery Center. Sad truth is that Muskoka residents jump to conclusions far too often. (More)

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The Effects of Alcoholism on Modern Society
The effects of alcoholism on modern society are vast and deeply rooted in our history. From the earliest times to present day, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been alternately steeped in tradition and made commonplace. And because nearly anyone who drinks to excess on a regular basis will likely become a full-blown alcoholic in time, mankind has long struggled with the social problems caused by alcoholism. (More)

The Dangers Of Opiate Addiction
Opium has been around for thousands of years. Today, many people have developed an opiate addiction that controls their lives. Opiates are very powerful drugs that can take over an individual’s life very quickly. (More)

Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center Curing All types of Addiction
It is said that the alcohol was discovered in before 10,000 BC, since then addiction has claimed billions of lives across the whole world. With the advancements developments, drug, cocaine, heroin and various other types … (More)

Alcoholism Treatment Centers for Alcohol Detox, Counseling and Aftercare
It is said, “If it can’t be treated at a treatment center of alcoholism, it cannot be treated anywhere else”, and if you are wondering the reason behind such a compressive statement, read on. Alcohol … (More)

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Drug Rehab Center Inspire Malibu and Dr. Mohammad Clarifie the…
Pioneer of non 12 step model Dr. Mohammad set to educate community about proper addiction(PRWeb March 21, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9311103.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Addiction Daily , the new MedWorm portal, updated daily with all the latest addiction news and research. (More)

Why People Get Better
While durable personality traits in peopleâ??partly inheritedâ??might seem to be limiting factors in life, the personality characteristic of novelty-seeking seems to be a moving target. Once seen as the root of addiction and crime, it is now perceived as a way of maintaining fresh outlooks and approaches to life as people mature.read more (Source: Psychology Today Personality Center) (More)

Atomic structure of molecule that binds to opioids in the brain discovered
Scientists have for the first time determined the three-dimensional atomic structure of a human opioid receptor, a molecule on the surface of brain cells that binds to opioids and is centrally involved in pleasure, pain, addiction, depression, psychosis, and related conditions. Dozens of legal and illegal drugs, from heroin to hospital anesthetics, work by targeting these receptors. The detailed atomic structure information paves the way for the design of safer and more effective opioid drugs. (More)

Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers Announces An Interview With Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Sylvia Yates
On this week’s edition of the show, Dr. Sherry Hoppe chronicles the road to sobriety for her sister, Sylvia Yates. (More)

Pickerel Lake Recovery Center Now Specializes in Prescription Drug and Opioid Recovery
No one is immune to opioid dependence. It affects men and women of all ages, races, ethnic groups, and educational levels. Pickerel Lake Recovery explains the addiction cycle and opioids and how there is relief and recovery at their center. (More)

Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers Release Booklet for Children of Alcoholics Week
Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers are releasing a free booklet titled -The Truth About Becoming Addicted – How Good People Lose Control- children with alcoholic parents in honor of Children of Alcoholics week. (More)

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Know How Home Drug Test Kits Work
Drug testing kits are one of the popular tools to identify drug abusers. Unlike traditional lab testing methods, they are quick, easy to use and cost effective. You can use these test kits to check yourself and others. In this article, we will discuss about home drug test kits. (More)

Detoxification and Acute Withdrawal Explained
Detox is one of the most feared parts of recovery from addiction or alcoholism without real justification. Movies, books and television shows have dramatized the process of detoxification to the point that people who really need help have hesitated or remained quiet due to their fears concerning detox. (More)

Our Sober Approach to God
As a Chaplain in a treatment facility I have had the opportunity to hear many stories from people. I hear many hardships in session as I meet the patients in drug treatment. In many of the stories, often, there is a common refrain. Not only do the stories tend to sound similar but the response of the patients and what they do with it sound the same as well. (More)

Two Stories about the Integrity
Integrity is a capital of a man, everyone should have the integrity. This is the basic principle of exchange and cooperation between people, but also it is a bridge to contact each other. The following … (More)

Effortlessly Quit Smoking
Hello everyone! My name is Eldray and I would like to share with you how I became free from the shackles of smoking. I’ve been a smoker for about 20 years. Trying to quit has … (More)

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U.S. can stop some drug sales at 2 CVS stores: judge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration can stop two CVS Caremark Corp pharmacies from selling potentially addictive drugs in a case involving suspected prescription drug abuse, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Addiction Daily , the new MedWorm portal, updated daily with all the latest addiction news and research. (More)

Novus Medical Detox Center Wages Aggressive Battle Against Recent…
Florida-based treatment program tackles explosive rise in addiction to legally prescribed drugs.(PRWeb March 12, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9257534.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals) (More)

Tweens just say ‘maybe’ to cigarettes and alcohol
When it comes to prevention of substance use in our tween population, turning our kids on to thought control may just be the answer to getting them to say no. (More)

Revisiting LSD as a treatment for alcoholism
Several decades ago, a number of clinics used LSD to treat alcoholism with some success. But until now, no research has pulled together the results of these trials to document exactly how effective LSD was. Now a new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the drug provides evidence for a clear and consistent beneficial effect of LSD for treating alcohol dependency. (More)

Weekend smoking can damage your memory, study suggests
People who smoke only at weekends cause as much damage to their memory as those who smoke on a daily basis, according to new research. (More)

Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers Release Booklet for Children of Alcoholics Week
Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers are releasing a free booklet titled -The Truth About Becoming Addicted – How Good People Lose Control- children with alcoholic parents in honor of Children of Alcoholics week. (More)

Family Recovery Program Introduced At Pickerel Lake Recovery Center
If you have a loved one with an addiction problem, you know that they aren’t the only one suffering. In a family struggling with addiction, every family member is affected in some way. Then addiction is now a Family Disease. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

How Long Does A Drug and Alcohol Program Take?
When people have a problem with drugs and alcohol, there are several different options to choose. They may be interested in a residential program, which involves going to a special facility for help. This is often helpful for people who need time away from their present surroundings to focus on their problems associated with drugs and alcohol. (More)

Learn to Reduce DUI Risks With Alcohol and Drug Classes Online
Do you know what DUI means? Have you ever witnessed a scene of motor accident caused by DUI? Keeping you in no suspense, DUI simply means Driving Under Influence. You may ask; influence of what? Driving under the influence of anything that affects the mental faculty i.e. things that have deleterious effects on the brain. (More)

Learning From Former Addicts
Accounts from former addicts can inspire people both due to illustrating the passion to get free as well as pointing out how demeaning the experience of addiction can turn out to be. Some of the … (More)

A.A.’s Two Lines of Development (Timelines)
The Real Time-lines (two of them) that marked the beginnings of A.A.March 11, 2012Akron Events:Russell Firestone got saved and healed of alcoholism on the train back to Akron from the 50th triennial General Convention of … (More)

How Does Drug Addiction Happen?
Unless you’ve experienced it yourself, it’s difficult to understand how addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen. Many people promote the misconception that all an addict or alcoholic needs to do is stop drinking or using drugs. However, it’s never this simple and even the strongest people with incredible reserves of will power have been unable to stop using even when their lives were crumbling around them. (More)

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Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (3/9/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.

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Discovery of brain’s natural resistance to drugs may offer clues to treating addiction
A single injection of cocaine or methamphetamine in mice caused their brains to put the brakes on neurons that generate sensations of pleasure, and these cellular changes lasted for at least a week, according to new research. (More)

Drug Abuse In Adopted Children – Nature Vs. Nurture
According to a recent study published Online First in Archives of General Psychiatry, adopted children whose biological parents had a drug problem, are more likely to abuse drugs themselves. A 2008 study, by Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine said about 120,000 children are adopted each year in the U.S, with 40,00 of the adoptions being international. The authors write that they have put a lot of effort into finding out what family factors have to do with drug abuse among the millions of people who are addicted to drugs worldwide. To determine their findings, Kenneth S… (Source: (More)

The Camp Recovery Center to Add Acupuncture to Complement Drug Rehab…
The drug treatment center in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose California is incorporating acupuncture to enhance the residential addiction treatment protocol.(PRWeb March 06, 2012) (More)

Pickerel Lake Recovery Center Now Specializes in Prescription Drug and Opioid Recovery
No one is immune to opioid dependence. It affects men and women of all ages, races, ethnic groups, and educational levels. Pickerel Lake Recovery explains the addiction cycle and opioids and how there is relief and recovery at their center. (More)

Addiction Recovery Articles

The Critical Effects of Loyalty
Human beings are socialized to function in groups, villages, tribes etc. So it is no wonder that we have an innate need to interact with one another, trust one another, rely on one another, and help one another. We want to give one another the benefit of the doubt when it comes to precarious circumstances. (More)

Managing Alcohol Detox At A Detox Center
An alcohol detox center can help an individual suffering from an addiction cleanse their body of the harmful toxins. These centers normally focus on the physical withdrawal from harmful substances by helping the individual suffering stay in a safe place while experiencing detox. (More)

Opioid Maintenance In Pregnancy: Information for Patients and Providers
There are several options for treatment of opioid addiction during pregnancy. The ones of importance include: methadone in pregnancy, Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) in pregnancy, and buprenorphine alone during pregnancy. This is an important topic for mothers who have an opioid addiction and face the choice of whether to continue their opioid maintenance treatment during their gestation or whether to discontinue the medication. As always, only individualized treatment with your own physician can adequately assess your situation and the following are general guidelines. (More)

Drug Rehab Helps You Get Rid Of Addiction
This p??rticular posting can be the good opportunity for every site reader to identify the important information soon after re??ding. If you’re hoping to acquire the beneficial det??ils in which you happen to be interested … (More)

Useful Information on Teens Drug Recovery Clinics
A drug can in any foam such as solid, liquid or gas. Drugs bring physical and psychological modification in the body. The illegal chemicals of most concern to the society are those that influence the … (More)

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