Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (6/29/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.

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[Methadone treatment and its dangers]
Authors: Reingardiene D, Jodzi?niene L, Lazauskas R Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid with high affinity for various opioid receptors, especially for m-opioid receptors. Methadone has been used as a successful pharmacologic intervention for the treatment of heroin dependence and acute and chronic pain. This treatment is effective for opiate addiction, reducing morbidity and mortality associated with heroin use. However, overdosing with methadone has become a growing phenomenon because of the increased availability of this drug. Patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program may become physically dependent and may experience methadone withdrawal symptoms. In this review article, there are discussed about pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of m… (More)

One In 25 Deaths Worldwide Attributable To Alcohol
Worldwide, one in 25 deaths are directly attributable to alcohol consumption. This rise since 2000 is mainly due to increases in the number of women drinking. (More)

Attorney General Wants Cocaine Sentences Equalized
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called for an end to the gap between prison sentences for crack and powdered cocaine crimes at a recent legal discussion sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. (More)

Study: Off-Campus Drinking Can be Curbed with Community’s Help
A new study concludes that off-campus drinking by college students was reduced 27 percent by implementing community-level prevention programs. (More)

Drug Rehab Breathing Space Thailand Welcomes Personal Trainer, Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher Art Wongphan
A new addition to the Breathing Space Thailand team will ensure that they continue to provide a suite of complementary therapies that is of the very highest standard. (More)

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Codeine As An Addictive Drug
Aside from the popular street drugs such as cocaine and morphine, codeine has also been considered as one of the most popularly used addictive drugs alongside morphine. Codeine, scientifically known … (More)

Teenage Drug Addiction - What You Can Do to Help?
Teenage is an important age when children need proper attention and care. In this immature age, children may choose paths that may lead to serious consequences. (More)

Drug Addiction - Is it Hereditary?
According to a research study conducted by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NCADI), children of alcoholic parents are four times likely to be an alcoholic than any other children. It simply means that children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk of becoming alcoholic than children whose parents are not alcoholic. (More)

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms And Treatments
Heroin, or scientifically known as diacetylmorphine, is one of the most widely used form of psychoactive substances known for its high addiction potency. Though heroin was first used as a form of pai… (More)

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Catherine VanWetter interviews MAx Fabry on Her New -Healthy Healing Addiction Treatment- Program on Inspirations of the Heart Radio
Healthy Healing Addiction Treatment is an integrated treatment program personalized to meet each individual’s needs. MAx Fabry, BA, CADCII, will discuss this new revolutionary program with Inspirations of the Heart Radio host Catherine VanWetter. (More)

38th Annual Summer Clinical Institute in Addiction Studies
The University of California, San Diego, Center for Criminality & Addiction Research, Training & Application (CCARTA) kicks off its 38th annual Summer Clinical Institute with international and national research scientists and clinical experts, August 4-6, 2009. (More)

Dad’s Drinking Predicts Teen Imbibing, Study Finds
Living with an alcoholic father dramatically increases the risk of binge drinking among teenagers, according to new research from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (More)

Specific Genetic Cause Of Fetal Alcohol-related Developmental Disorders Found
Alcohol consumption by pregnant women hinders brain development in their children by interfering with the genetic processes that control thyroid hormone levels in the fetal brain, a new animal study found. (More)

College Drinking Problems, Deaths On The Rise
Alcohol-related deaths, heavy drinking episodes and drunk driving have all been on the rise on college campuses over the past decade, a new government study shows. (More)

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Addiction Ignores Social and Geographic Boundaries
As the grass-roots movement heats up to ban OxyContin, the opioid painkiller implicated in thousands of deaths, people addicted the drug from all levels of society, from cities, towns and villages, continue to search for effective detox and rehabilitation. Every day of the week across America, in communities large and small, hundreds of people are falling victim to OxyContin addiction, and the death toll continues to grow. (More)

Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana is a tobacco-like substance, dull in colors like green, gray or brown, made up of dried leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the hemp plant. The article highlights the outcome of addiction to substances like marijuana and how important it is to overcome this addiction. (More)

Opiate Addiction: Not Just Heroin Addicts
Opiate addiction is something that many people would assume means to be heroin or morphine use and abuse. While it’s true that opium and morphine are opiates, there are actually many common prescripti… (More)

Are You Experiencing Alcoholic Tendencies? 10 Answers Will Tell
For some people there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a social drink now and then with a few friends and on special occasions, but unfortunately for some people the joy of having a few drinks … (More)

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1,000 Treatment Providers Join the ACTION Campaign
The Adopting Changes to Improve Outcomes Now (ACTION) Campaign has enrolled over 1,000 treatment providers and other organizations in its efforts to promote the national adoption of proven practices for enhancing client access to care and engagement in treatment. (More)

Specific Genetic Cause Of Fetal Alcohol-related Developmental Disorders Found
Alcohol consumption by pregnant women hinders brain development in their children by interfering with the genetic processes that control thyroid hormone levels in the fetal brain, a new animal study found. (More)

Study Redefines Roles Of Alcohol, Smoking In Risk For Pancreatitis
Although alcohol consumption is known to be associated with chronic pancreatitis, new evidence indicates that a threshold of five or more drinks per day is required to significantly raise risk; however, most patients with chronic pancreatitis do not drink this amount, according to a report in the June 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)

-Prevention- Is The Focus Of The New Uppers Downers All Arounders Drug Addiction Education Video Segment
-Prevention- is the latest video in the landmark drug addiction education video series -Uppers, Downers, All Arounders- from CNS Productions. (More)

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How to Recognize Alcohol & Drug Addiction : Recovery Tips for Addicts

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Abstinence
Saying ‘abstinence’ to a recovering addict is like saying ‘celibacy’ to a hot blooded male. In my years working on the Ovis Farm Project, the concept of Abstinence was one of the difficult prin… (More)

The 5 Stages of the Cycle of Change
Why is change so difficult? Maybe we believe it has already cost us a lot to get this far so why risk everything. We are also creatures of habit. We form our habits, then our habits form us. Change al… (More)

Addiction: Physical or Psychological?
Who Understands Addiction? Understanding addiction has never been an exact science, especially to those who are in the front line trying to help people in their recovery. It can be argued th… (More)

Trend of Drug Abuse Among Teenagers
There are a number of National studies that have looked at drug abuse among teenagers. Marijuana continues to one of the most commonly used drugs but the new trend appears to be prescription pills. The following statistics is from the Office of National Drug Control. The intentional use of prescription pills, such as sedatives, pain relievers, tranquilizers, and stimulants, is the growing concern in the United States. Prescription drug use among ages 12 - 17 have become the second most illegal drug behind marijuana. (More)

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NIH Panel to Consider NIDA/NIAAA Merger
A special panel at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recommended a formal study on the possibility of merging the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to form at National Institute on Addiction, but the proposal has been met with a volley of protest from within the addiction research and treatment communities. (More)

Is withdrawal hyperalgesia in morphine-dependent mice a direct effect of a low concentration of the residual drug?
Withdrawal of opioid drugs leads to a cluster of unpleasant symptoms in dependent subjects. These symptoms are stimulatory in nature and oppose the acute, inhibitory effects of opiates. The conventional theory that explains the opioid withdrawal syndrome assumes that chronic usage of opioid drugs activates compensatory mechanisms whose stimulatory effects are revealed upon elimination of the inhibitory opioid drug from the body. Based on previous studies that show a dose-dependent dual activity of opiates, including pain perception, we present here an alternative explanation to the phenomenon of withdrawal-induced hyperalgesia. According to this explanation, the residual low concentration of the drug that remains after cessation of its administration elicits the stimulatory withdrawal hype… (More)

Treatment in Primary Care for Family Members Affected by Substance Abuse
Studies indicate that individuals who have a close family member with addiction suffer from multiple symptoms of physical and psychological stress. Researchers from England compared the effectiveness of two family interventions aimed at reducing those symptoms. (More)

Alcohol And Smoking Are Key Causes For Bowel Cancer
A new global study has found that lifestyle risk factors such as alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are important risk factors for bowel cancer. Researchers have shown that people who consume the largest quantities of alcohol (equivalent to more than seven drinks per week) have 60 percent greater risk of developing the cancer, compared with non-drinkers. Smoking, obesity and diabetes were also associated with a 20 percent greater risk of developing bowel cancer — the same risk linked with consuming high intakes of red and processed meat. (More)

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Psychological and Medicine Treatments For Alcohol Rehabilitation
Usually, psychological and medicinal treatments for alcohol rehabilitation are preferred. The alcohol abuse can result in wide spreading social, economical, physical, and mental damage. The main aim for alcohol rehabilitation is to help the patients lead a happy and drug free life. It comprises mainly of two phases of dependency that are physical and psychological. (More)

Alcohol Detox and Getting to Know Your Limits
Do you know your alcohol limits? If you are exceeding the safe level, you should go for alcohol detox. (More)

Prescription Pill Addiction
Today, the pharmaceutical industry is a multi-billion industry designed to help you cure whatever ails you. When this works, miracles happen and people are relieved of pain and cure of disease. But what happens when the very pills they take from their doctor are the cause of their problems? (More)

Teenager Alcoholism
Alcoholism among teenagers is usually observed in people belonging to rich class and upper middle class. It is equally observed among teenagers living below poverty line-as well. In certain communitie… (More)

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Sequencing of DSM-IV criteria of nicotine dependence
Conclusions The prevalence and sequence of criteria of ND fit our understanding of the neuropharmacology of ND. The order among symptoms early in the process of dependence may differ from the severity order of symptoms among those who persist in smoking. (Source: Addiction) MedWorm Supporter Message: Learn more about drug and alcohol addiction treatment options at The Addiction Recovery Guide. Join discussions on an active addiction message board with forums organized by drug-type at The Addiction Recovery Guide. (More)

Pharmacists get addicted, too
Just like other people, pharmacists can become addicted to drugs. Unlike other people, pharmacists can score simply by strolling across the room and opening a bottle of “fringe benefits.” (Source: Modern Medicine) (More)

New Treatment Combination Proves Safe For Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
Patients undergoing treatment for advanced head and neck cancers may respond well to the addition of gefinitib to chemotherapy, according to a new study. (More)

Marijuana Rivals Mainstream Drugs For Alleviating HIV/AIDS Symptoms
Those in the United States living with HIV/AIDS are more likely to use marijuana than those in Kenya, South Africa or Puerto Rica to alleviate their symptoms, according to a new study. (More)

Study Points to Gene Therapy for Alcoholism
Researchers studying fruit flies have discovered a gene that raises tolerance for alcohol and could be the basis for gene therapy for alcoholism. (More)

Flipping The Brain’s Addiction Switch Without Drugs
Researchers investigating how the brain becomes drug dependent have now implicated a naturally occurring protein, a dose of which allowed them to get rats hooked with no drugs at all. The finding could suggest ways to medically counteract the effects of drug addiction. (More)

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Drug Abuse and Its Treatment Programs
Drug Abuse and addiction to substances has become a very common phenomenon nowadays, especially in the richer countries of the Planet. As the rhythm of our lives becomes more and more frantic and exhausting, people tend to suffer from emotional and personal issues, or professional setbacks. (More)

GHB Effects - Results of GHB Abuse
GHB is considered to be an anti depressant drug or even a nutritional supplement in some countries of the world. In some others it is illegal due to its psychoactive action. There is a significant amount of people suffering from GHB effects, mostly due to drug abuse. (More)

Heroin Addiction Treatment
Heroin addiction is a huge problem in the world today. One reason for this is the purity of the drug has increased in recent years but also because our young people have started abusing heroin more frequently. Do you know someone who is hooked on heroin? (More)

Teenager Alcoholism
Alcoholism among teenagers is usually observed in people belonging to rich class and upper middle class. It is equally observed among teenagers living below poverty line-as well. In certain communitie… (More)

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Substance Abuse Factor In Higher Risk Of Violent Crime By Persons With Schizophrenia
The increased risk of persons with schizophrenia committing violent crime may be largely mediated by co-existing substance abuse problems, according to a new study. (More)

Run for Recovery, Run for the Children
Faces & Voices of Recovery and the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) are partnering for the 34th Marine Corps Marathon to raise public awareness and celebrate and honor recovery in all its diversity. (More)

FDA Tobacco Legislation Calls for Research on Tobacco Candy
Legislation allowing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the sale and marketing of tobacco products also requires a government research study on the health effects of tobacco candy. (More)

Celebrity Rehab Seeks Image Makeover
Malibu, Calif.-based ‘rehab center to the stars’ Promises says that the antics of some of its former clients have hurt its image, and is seeking to win back some public respect. (More)

‘Extreme’ College Drinking And A Sensation-seeking Disposition Lead To Injury
Drinking on college campuses in the United States is a pervasive problem, leading to numerous problems. One study estimated that more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This study examined the “dose-response” effect of quantities and frequencies, finding that heavy drinkers with a sensation-seeking disposition had the greatest risk of alcohol-related injuries. (More)

Jail for drug addict who tried to rob pensioner
Pensioner managed to fight off woman who attempted to steal her bag at knifepoint. (Source: STV News - Health) MedWorm Supporter Message: Learn more about drug and alcohol addiction treatment options at The Addiction Recovery Guide. Join discussions on an active addiction message board with forums organized by drug-type at The Addiction Recovery Guide. (More)

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Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Addiction - Curry and Wandzilak

Complete video at: fora.tv Co-authors Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak discuss the struggles with drug and alcohol addiction at the heart of their book, “The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare.” —– Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak talk about “The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare.” This riveting memoir of survival and transformation reveals the true story of a daughter’s decline into alcohol and drug addiction …

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Medications For Alcohol Detox
Alcoholics often need alcohol detox in order to rid their bodies of the substance. Unlike detox for other substances such as opioids, alcohol detox is a dangerous thing and can be fatal. The dependence a body develops on alcohol cannot be reversed quickly without side effects, so it is important that it is done under the watchfulness of a professional. (More)

Federal Official Says Prescription Drug Addiction is a Serious National Health Threat
Nearly a third of new drug abusers begin their downward spiral into addiction with prescription drugs, and potent narcotic painkillers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone, are the first-time choice for one in every five new abusers, says a new report from the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). And all across the country, thousands of people who have fallen victim to prescription drug addiction are searching for treatment to help them get back their lives. (More)

History of Addiction
The history of the human race is chock full of stories of the use, misuse, abuse and addiction to both alcohol and other drugs. Allow the use of a fictional story to illustrate the first manifestation of alcoholism in history. Let us suppose that there is a cave family consisting of a male, female, and several children ranging in age from newborn to six years old. (More)

Information about the Effects of Alcoholism
Alcoholism can be considered to be deadlier than drug addiction to heroin or cocaine. Partly because alcohol is a lot easier to obtain, can be bought straight out of a store, than prohibited drugs… (More)

V3 Tucson Way of Teen Addiction Treatment
Seeking treatment for teen drug addiction treatment is made easier with V3 Tucson. One of the best known teen treatment center in the US, V3 Tucson… (More)

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Smoking Interferes With Recovery From Alcohol-related Brain Damage
Excessive drinking can damage the brain, especially the frontal and parietal cortices. Some of this damage is reversible with abstinence from alcohol. New findings show that chronic cigarette smoking is associated with poor recovery of brain blood flow during abstinence from long-term heavy drinking. (More)

First Addiction Medicine Specialists Named
In a major milestone for the addiction field, the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) recently named the first group of board-certified addiction-medicine specialists, recognizing 1,240 doctors who previously had been certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). (More)

Cocaine-linked Genes Enhance Behavioral Effects Of Addiction
New research sheds light on how cocaine regulates gene expression in a crucial reward region of the brain to elicit long-lasting changes in behavior. The study provides exciting insight into the molecular pathways regulated by cocaine and may lead to new strategies for battling drug addiction. (More)

Alberta opens additional addiction and mental health treatment beds
The province has opened 50 new mental health and addiction treatment beds in south and central Alberta.  An additional 10 youth treatment beds will be opened near Rocky Mountain House later this spring, making treatment services more widely available in the province. This initiative adds significantly to the number of treatment beds for Albertans with alcoholism, drug addiction, psychiatric conditions or combinations of these challenges and increases access to full-time, longer term intensive programs for at-risk youth and young adults.  These beds are part of the continuum of services for individuals with mental health and addiction issues. (Source: Alberta.ca from- Health and Wellness) (More)

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A Look at Some of the Reasons For Drug Addiction
I suppose we have to start with why is it that people choose to use drugs when it is patently obvious that they are bad for you to the point of killing you? There are as many reasons for drug addiction as there are drugs (legal and illegal) out there to get addicted to. It’s safe to say that there is of course no one particular reason for getting involved with drugs. (More)

Is an Alcoholic a Drug Addict?
So what exactly is the connection between drug addiction and alcoholism? Is there a connection between the two? If there is a connection does it matter? (More)

Naltrexone as Treatment For Alcoholism
One of the many successful medication treatment for alcoholism today is Naltrexone. Naltrexone is a drug commonly used for o… (More)

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Survey Finds Rising Parental Awareness of Youth Prescription Drug Abuse
Parents are increasingly aware of the threat that prescription drug abuse poses to their children, according to findings in the latest Partnership for a Drug-Free America/MetLife Foundation Parents Attitude Tracking Study. (More)

Pills that are Gazans’ little helpers
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinians struggling to cope with the Israeli blockade of Gaza and the trauma of war are turning to painkillers and tranquillizers at a rate that risks triggering a wave of addiction. (Source: Reuters: Health) (More)

Current Trends in Drug Abuse Research
Invited speakers are renowned scientists from academia, clinical medicine and industry. Presentations include structure-based drug discovery, fMRI and PET imaging, stress and addictive behaviors, sex differences in addictive neurobiology. cocaine abuse, theoretical and computational models of drug abuse, nicotine effects on the metastatic breast cancer, and metabolomic and proteomic characterization of endocannabinoids. Venue: Northeastern University Start date: Wed, 20 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 End date: Wed, 20 May 2009 17:30:00 -0400 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events) (More)

Stigma Increases Likelihood That Drug Users Re-offend
Punitive policies intended to reduce drug use by making life difficult for convicted users are counterproductive and actually lead to a vicious spiral of drug use and re-incarceration. New research reveals how legal punishment, withdrawal of services and social stigmatization encourage a return to drug use, increased criminal activity and ultimately re-incarceration. (More)

Experts Embrace New Screening Tool for Doctors
Health experts are implementing a screening tool from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to help doctors screen patients for addiction behaviors during every visit. (More)

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Drug Education - An Emerging Concept For Teachers
Out of many bad habits, drug abuse is commonly found among youth around the globe. Drug abuse is initially practiced in the form of glue, Inhalants, cigarette, alcohol, beer, sedatives, syrup having codeine/codine, pain relievers, any drink containing caffeine, etc. Children may later substitute it from cocaine, hashish, marijuana, depressants, steroids, etc. Such habit of drug abusing is commonly practiced in parks or at different places, where it is almost impossible for a teacher or parents to reach. (More)

Addition Recovery Programmes - Addict Group Therapy, The 12 Steps and a Healthy Lifestyle
There are many addiction recovery programmes available to suffering addicts who are in need of in-patient rehabilitation. The most successful rehabilitation methods involve addict group therapy, a Twe… (More)

Understanding Codependency
The term codependency was originally coined by researchers studying the dynamics of alcohol addiction in families. It became clear to those who worked with alcoholics and their families that there was a very unhealthy two-way dependency created when a family member was addicted to alcohol. (More)

Tips For Choosing the Best Drug Addiction Treatment Center
According to different surveys conducted by reputed American institutes more than 20 million Americans need help for drug addiction treatment. This addiction is generally about abused medical drugs, s… (More)

Six Facts a Good Drug Rehab Will Not Tell You
When it comes to finding treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, most people are bombarded with so much information that eventually leaves them confused and unsure about the choice to make. With the use of the internet, hundreds of drug and alcohol rehabs have found ways to attract attention to themselves as to why they are the best in what they do. There are, however, six ‘facts’ that a good drug and alcohol rehab will not tell you. (More)

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New Insight Into Addictive Behavior Offers Treatment Hope
Addictive behavior is determined by conscious, rapid thought processes, not necessarily by the content of visual stimuli as previously thought. (More)

Lower Crack Cocaine Penalties, Justice Dept. Advises Congress
Criminal penalties for crack cocaine sales and possession should be lowered so that they are the same as those for offenses involving the powdered form of the drug, a high-ranking member of the U.S. Justice Department told Congress this week. (More)

Brain Protein Central to Both Parkinson’s, Drug Addiction Identified
Scientists have identified a protein that appears not only to be central to the process that causes Parkinson’s disease but could also play a role in muting the high from methamphetamine and other addictive drugs. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases) MedWorm Supporter Message: Learn more about drug and alcohol addiction treatment options at The Addiction Recovery Guide. Join discussions on an active addiction message board with forums organized by drug-type at The Addiction Recovery Guide. (More)

Study Finds Teen Drug Education Also Helps Curb Risky Sexual Behavior
School-based drug education programs for adolescents can have a long-term positive impact on sexual behavior in addition to curbing substance abuse, according to a new RAND Corporation study. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)

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John Derry about A Home Away Addiction Recovery Retreat

John Derry of A Home Away, Addiction Recovery Retreat, is interviewed by CFJC television about the unique model of residential help for alcohol and other drug rehab treatment. A Home Away is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Visit www.ahomeaway.org

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People Don’t Start Out Thinking About Drug Addiction
When does a person become addicted to anything? People don’t say, “I think today I’m going to become addicted to something”! When then does addiction happen and why? Before talk about the top few, let’s address some similar attributes. (More)

Heroin Rehab - How to Help a Heroin Addict?
Probably the best way to help any heroin addict is by giving him the hope that he can live and enjoy a normal live again. Though it is a fact that more than 75% of rehab programs fail to treat addicts but it does not mean that we must demoralize them. Choosing a correct rehab program is very important as cause of addiction in every individual is different. The main root cause of addiction and the present situation of the patient are the two main factors that must be considered seriously before joining any rehab program. Effective rehab programs fail only when the patient does not cooperate with the doctor. Lack of interest and motivation often lead to discontinuation of the treatment program which can worsen the condition of the patient. (More)

Recognising the Scary Signs of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
There’s plenty of scary, frightening things in our world today. However, very few things are as scary or frightening than drug and/or alcohol addiction. It has become a massive problem in today’s society. A problem that seems to grow almost daily, with no signs of a let-up. (More)

How to Get Rid of Drug Problem
Living with a drug addict is never easy. You may have a loved one who has lost his of her job, family and friends because of a drug problem. While professional help is integral in treating his or her … (More)

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Army No Longer Considering Recruits Who Fail Drug Tests
When the economy was riding high and the war in Iraq was at its peak, the U.S. Army relaxed its rules to allow some recruits with felony records and those who failed drug tests to join the service. Now that the economy has tanked and the situation in Iraq is quieter, the Army is eliminating such waivers as recruiting picks up. (More)

Mass. Anti-Overdose Drug Program Sees Results
Officials in Massachusetts say a program that allows nonprofessionals to administer the anti-overdose drug Narcan has helped arrest the growing number of drug overdose deaths in the state. (More)

Circadian Alteration in Neurobiology During 30 Days of Abstinence in Heroin Users
Conclusions: These prolonged neurobiological changes may play a role in protracted opiate withdrawal symptoms and contribute to relapse vulnerability. (Source: Biological Psychiatry) MedWorm Supporter Message: Learn more about drug and alcohol addiction treatment options at The Addiction Recovery Guide. Join discussions on an active addiction message board with forums organized by drug-type at The Addiction Recovery Guide. (More)

High Impulsivity Predicts Relapse to Cocaine-Seeking After Punishment-Induced Abstinence
Conclusions: Impulsivity pre-dating drug abuse increases the susceptibility to relapse after abstinence. Medications targeting impulsivity might have utility as treatment interventions for relapse prevention and the promotion of abstinence. (Source: Biological Psychiatry) (More)

Smoking And High Blood Pressure Each Account For One In Five Deaths In US Adults
Smoking, high blood pressure and being overweight are the leading preventable risk factors for premature mortality in the United States, according to a new study. (More)

CSPI Layoffs Latest Setback to National Advocacy on Alcohol Issues
In a move that has stunned members of the addiction community, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) announced earlier this month that it has cut all of its Alcohol Policies Project staff except longtime director George Hacker, effectively ending the only full-time advocacy effort on alcohol policy issues on Capitol Hill. (More)

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Drug Addiction

Short video on heroin addiction. Produced by Friedkin Digital for Wiley & Sons, Inc. Part of a companion series for a university level textbook, “Abnormal Psychology” 11th edition by authors Ann M. Kring, Sheri L. Johnson, Gerald C. Davison, & John M. Neale. Additional footage courtesy of Greg Scott Sawbuck Productions DePaul University …dedicated to the memory of his sister, Julie. © Copyright 2009

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Quit Smoking Marijuana - Facts and Tips
Marijuana is an illegal drug. This drug is derived from the marijuana plant and is a mild sedative and a hallucinogen. Various countries throughout the world and some states in the US have legalized its use for medical purposes leading to an increase in popularity. (More)

How to Quit Drug Addiction
Drug addiction does not start overnight. It starts gradually and makes its victims dependent on it. Addiction is simply when you cannot control your crave for a thing and you can’t live a normal life without resorting to that thing. Whether the drug is legal or not is immaterial. What matters is how you can overcome the problem and return to a normal life. (More)

Crystal Meth Effects and Treatments
Methamphetamine or simply called as crystal meth, is one of the known drugs used for its addictive effect, especially when injected or smoked. Though it was first used as a treatment for depression an… (More)

Opiate Addiction; There Is A Guaranteed Cure!
By far this information is not new news, but it is very important factual information which needs to be brought to the attention of more people, families, and the general public… If you suffer from… (More)

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