Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (9/4/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
A Genetic Predisposition To Alcohol Dependence May Be Indicated By Sensitivity To Alcohol Odors
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are DNA sequence variations that occur when a single nucleotide in the genome sequence is altered. Prior research suggested an association between SNPs in a gene that encodes aspects of the brain’s gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)-A receptors (the GABRA2 gene) and alcohol dependence. A study of responses to the aromas of alcoholic drinks according to subjects’ genotyping at a SNP in GABRA2 has found that this genotype can affect the brain’s reward responses to cues such as alcohol odors… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
Title: Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller AddictionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/2/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General) (More)
Sensitivity to alcohol odors may indicate a genetic predisposition to alcohol dependence
Prior research had found an association between DNA sequence variations in a gene that encodes parts of the brain’s gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)-A receptors (the GABRA2 gene) and alcohol dependence. New research has found that the GABRA2 genotype can also affect the brain’s reward responses to cues such as alcohol odors. (More)
Hispanic kids show greater risk of substance use, study suggests
Hispanic middle school students may be more likely to smoke, drink or use marijuana than their peers of other races and ethnicities, whereas Asian students seem to have the lowest risk, according to new research. (More)
Twelve Step Education Program of New England Receives 2010 Model Program Award from National Library of Addictions
Program honored for its services to New England communities. (More)
Peggy Rubin joins Internet Radio Host Claudia McNeely on -A Time To Heal- July 17, 2010, 3 pm EST
Peggy Rubin will discuss her book ‘To Be and How To Be – Transforming Your Life Through Sacred Theater’. Sacred Theatre is based on the idea that your life is a great play – rich dialogue, cast of thousands, many scenes and locations, terrific drama, soul-stirring action. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Talk to Your Loved Ones About an Easy Way to Stop Drinking
The philosophy behind the usual saying “no pain no gain” is perhaps the idea that when you work hard for something and eventually reach a goal or achieve an objective, you appreciate it more. The same is true with those trying to stop drinking alcohol. (More)
Alcohol Treatment Centre Can Take Away Alcohol Addiction
When you’re drinking is increasing and going out of control it means you are getting addicted to drinking. Alcohol can ruin or complicate your life. It will not only destroy your life but will also affect those who are close to you. (More)
Drug Abuse – Common Causes
Drug Addiction is one of the major problems faced by society today. In fact, it is a problem found everywhere, not only applying to the rich and privileged but also to the lost and poor people of the community. For the past several decades, the US Government has been working hard in their “War on Drugs” but recent studies have shown an alarming increase in crimes and usage of dangerous drugs like cocaine, heroin, crack, methamphetamine, marijuana and ecstasy. (More)
Alcohol Abuse – When Does Alcohol Use Turn To Alcoholic Abuse?
Alcohol Abuse and the Alcoholic There is no correct definition for alcohol abuse, as it is quite ambiguous to understand or define. To our satisfaction, we can define alcohol abuse a… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/28/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Anguish of romantic rejection may be linked to stimulation of areas of brain related to motivation, reward and addiction
Breaking up really is hard to do, and a recent study found evidence that it may be partly due to the areas of the brain that are active during this difficult time. (More)
Fructose: Metabolic, Hedonic, and Societal Parallels with Ethanol
Abstract: Rates of fructose consumption continue to rise nationwide and have been linked to rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Because obesity has been equated with addiction, and because of their evolutionary commonalities, we chose to examine the metabolic, hedonic, and societal similarities between fructose and its fermentation byproduct ethanol. Elucidation of fructose metabolism in liver and fructose action in brain demonstrate three parallelisms with ethanol. First, hepatic fructose metabolism is similar to ethanol, as they both serve as substrates for de novo lipogenesis, and in the process both promote hepatic insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis. Second, fructosylation of proteins with resultant superoxide formation can result in h… (More)
Smoking Increases Depressive Symptoms in Teens
Universities of Toronto and Montreal study published in Addictive Behaviors. (Source: Disabled World) (More)
NIDA to Launch National Drug Facts Week
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced it is launching National Drug Facts Week, a new national awareness week designed to bring together teens and scientific experts to discuss the facts about drug abuse. (More)
ER Visits for Synthetic Marijuana on the Rise
An herb-and-chemical compound sold legally in the U.S. as incense is sending many of those who smoke it for its marijuana-like high to the hospital. (More)
Alcohol dependence damages both episodic memory and awareness of memory
Metamemory refers to the subjective knowledge that people have of their own cognitive processing abilities. A first-of-its-kind study has found that not only were alcohol-dependent patients relatively unaware of their memory deficits, but that they also overestimated their memory capacities. (More)
Mass. Approves Online Tracking of Prescription Painkillers
Massachusetts health officials approved a plan on Aug. 11 that will allow doctors and pharmacists to track narcotics prescriptions online — a major step toward reducing “doctor shopping” in patients addicted to prescription drugs, officials said. (More)
Drug Rehab And Alcohol Rehab In Phoenix Arizona
As the medical marijuana debate heats up daily across the US,Journey Healing Centers a drug rehab and alcohol rehab center in Arizona (http://journeyrecoverycenters.com) raises more concerns over increased addiction, crime and economics of legalizing marijuana. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
How To Quit Smoking
They say that every cigarette you smoke decreases your lifespan by 6 minutes and it is indeed a difficult habit to quit. However, with the right mindset and determination, you can quit by making certa… (More)
What You Should Know About Drug Rehab Centres
Many things in this world were discovered in order to improve the way of living, to keep human race away from any kind of danger, but they turned out to be the great enemy of the same race. Same is the case of drug which was actually made to keep the people away from any kind of disease but people started misusing it. (More)
Amazing Tips to Stop Drinking Alcohol For Good
Finally, you’ve come up with the resolution that you are going to stop drinking alcohol. Perhaps, you already thought of cutting down your alcoholic consumption and you wanted to be more sensible about drinking like other people you know. (More)
Recovering from long term prescription and over the counter drug addiction through holistic methods.
An everyday student, well adapted with what appears to be a fair support group of friends along with loving family, and his parents have no idea he is going to school every day and to parties at night… (More)
Alcohol and Abuse – The 4 “Must-Know” Myths of Recovery
Alcohol and Abuse – The 4 Myths of Recovery Alcohol is basically everywhere, and because of that alcohol and abuse is an obvious byproduct in our society. A byproduct that kills tens of thousands of … (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/21/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Drug addicts get hooked via prescriptions, keep using ‘to feel like a better person,’ research shows
If you want to know how people become addicted and why they keep using drugs, ask the people who are addicted. Thirty-one of 75 patients hospitalized for opioid detoxification told physicians they first got hooked on drugs legitimately prescribed for pain. (More)
Fewer Magazines Exposing Youth to Alcohol
Exposure to alcohol ads in magazines among youth fell 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY). (More)
Addict benefit changes considered
The Home Office is considering withdrawing welfare benefits from people dependant on drugs and alcohol who refuse treatment. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
SAMHSA Report Pinpoints Local Substance Use Problems Throughout U.S.
A new report shows that behavioral health problems affect every community throughout America – but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways. The report, based on a nationwide survey commissioned by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers detailed analyses of the substance use problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas. (More)
New Study Sheds Light On Recovery From Intoxication
A new study shows the impact of alcohol intoxication on reasoning and problem-solving abilities and may explain why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking. The research, led by Peter J. Snyder, PhD, vice president of research for Lifespan, is the first to explore how these cognitive abilities are impacted during both rising and declining blood alcohol concentrations, at matched blood alcohol level concentrations, and how self-evaluation of recovery differs from actual recovery from impairment… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Why drunk drivers may get behind the wheel
A new study shows the impact of alcohol intoxication on reasoning and problem-solving abilities and may explain why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking. The research is the first to explore how cognitive abilities are impacted during both rising and declining blood alcohol concentrations, and how self-evaluation of recovery differs from actual recovery from impairment. (More)
Drug Rehab And Alcohol Rehab In Phoenix Arizona
As the medical marijuana debate heats up daily across the US,Journey Healing Centers a drug rehab and alcohol rehab center in Arizona (http://journeyrecoverycenters.com) raises more concerns over increased addiction, crime and economics of legalizing marijuana. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Christian Drug Rehab – Useful Information on Christian Drug Rehab Center
Registering with a Christian drug rehab is highly suggested if you really like to get over drug and alcohol addiction. While it is true that there is not much distinction between this sort of rehab and the secular types, the only visible distinction lies within the method employed. (More)
Why is Drug Rehab So Important?
Undoubtedly, drug addiction is a difficult situation for everyone. It is a curse on the society as it completely breaks a person’s inner self and affects the confidence level at once. (More)
When is an Addiction Bad Enough to Require Treatment?
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is not an on-off switch. There is not really a point at which you can say, “Wow, yesterday I was just a drug abuser, but today I am a drug addict.” (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/13/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Mutant mouse reveals potential genetic pathway for alcoholism
A mutation found in a mouse gene that also appears in humans might provide new insights into the genetic roots of alcoholism, according to a new study. (More)
Chemical system in brain behaves differently in cocaine addicts, scientists find
Researchers have identified a chemical system in the brain that reacts differently in cocaine addicts, findings that could result in new treatment options for individuals addicted to the drug. (More)
Drugs to treat cocaine abuse? Effectiveness may depend on how one uses cocaine
A new study explores pharmacological strategies for reducing cocaine self-administration in animals that may have implications for treating cocaine dependence in humans. (More)
Alcohol taxes can reduce death rates among chronic heavy drinkers
Adjusting the alcohol tax in Florida to account for inflation since 1983 would prevent 600 to 800 deaths each year in that state from diseases caused by chronic heavy alcohol use, according to a new study. The Florida legislature last increased alcohol taxes in 1983. (More)
Gene May Influence Drinking in Social Settings
Do you find yourself drinking more heavily when you are out with friends? There may be a gene for that. (More)
Researchers Say Nicotine Craving May Be More Mental than Physical
Israeli researchers who studied nicotine craving among flight attendants concluded that the desire for a cigarette may have more to do with habit than addiction to nicotine. (More)
Drug Rehab And Alcohol Rehab In Phoenix Arizona
As the medical marijuana debate heats up daily across the US,Journey Healing Centers a drug rehab and alcohol rehab center in Arizona (http://journeyrecoverycenters.com) raises more concerns over increased addiction, crime and economics of legalizing marijuana. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Drug Addiction in the Family Home
Addiction affects the entire family on many different levels. The only solution is to be educated and equipped to deal with this problem. Information is the key to prevention and reaction. (More)
Warnings Signs Of Marijuana Addiction – Questions To Ask Yourself
Have you been wondering if you’re addicted to marijuana? The best place to begin is with some self reflection… so be honest and ask yourself these simple questions. (More)
5 Warning Signs That You Could Be A Workaholic
Many people these days are working longer and harder. It is not uncommon for many people to work over the standard 40 hour week. In some cases people do not have a choice. For example, doctors, nurses… (More)
Loving Youself – Healing Shame and the Inner Child
Have you ever felt that there is a deep hole inside you? One you cannot fill. I think all of us do to some extent. It feels like sometime, when we were very, very young, something or some things h… (More)
7 Warning Signs That You Could Be A Workaholic
A workaholic is someone who focuses on nothing but their work. Other responsibilities are pushed out of the way or ignored. Many people have to work very long hours for example, doctors can work extr… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/5/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
We Drink and Write for Some of the Same Reasons
There are probably many reasons why writers tend to drink. Here are some possibilities: both encourage subversiveness; both are an alternative from dealing with the world on its own terms; both let you temporarily trust your voice with less judgment. They also grant some sense of control over the world or an ego boost–making your perspective seem correct and central.In his recent The New York Times article, Geoff Nicholson argues that the rules for drinking and writing are similar. Some of the maxims for writing, which Nicholson details as “write what you know. Write every day. Never use a strange, fancy word when a simple one will do[, and] always finish the day’s writing when you could still do more,” tend to work for drinking too. Just swap in one concept for the other: “Drink what you… (More)
Memory-Boosting Drug May Help Cocaine Addicts Avoid Relapse
A memory-boosting medication paired with behavioral therapy might help addicts stay clean, according to new animal research in the Aug. 4 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The study suggests D-cycloserine, previously used in the lab to treat fear and anxiety disorders, could help an addict resist drugs even when confronted with drug-related cues outside of rehab. Substance abusers have high rates of relapse, often falling back into old habits only days after they “quit… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Our brain can be taught to control cravings, new researcher finds
Standard therapeutic techniques decrease cravings of cigarette smokers by regulating activity in two separate but related areas of the brain, a new study shows. (More)
Colo. Set to Regulate Medical Marijuana from ‘Seed to Sale’
The head of Colorado’s medical-marijuana enforcement effort promises a comprehensive plan that other states could adopt as a model. (More)
Washington Imposes New Rules on Prescribing Powerful Painkillers
The state of Washington plans to impose tough new rules on doctors who want to prescribe opiate painkillers to patients, including mandatory third-party evaluation of patients who request higher doses of the drug but don’t show signs of improvement. (More)
Peggy Rubin joins Internet Radio Host Claudia McNeely on -A Time To Heal- July 17, 2010, 3 pm EST
Peggy Rubin will discuss her book ‘To Be and How To Be – Transforming Your Life Through Sacred Theater’. Sacred Theatre is based on the idea that your life is a great play – rich dialogue, cast of thousands, many scenes and locations, terrific drama, soul-stirring action. (More)
Marc DuQuette joins Internet Radio Host Claudia McNeely on -A Time To Heal- July 12, 2010, 3 pm EST
Marc DuQuette will discuss his book ‘Orange Sunshine: How I Almost Survived America’s Cultural Revolution’. Marc is a -veteran- of this era, and in spite of his excessive drug and alcohol use, was divinely protected and managed to survive with his sanity and tell his incredible story with astounding lucidity. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
The Damage Alcohol Can Create
One of the most cruel drugs a person can become addicted to is alcohol. Alcohol, drinking alcohol, and possessing alcohol is not illegal. (More)
How to Avoid Drinking Alcohol at Parties
At many social gathering there is alcohol. Some people want to avoid it and this article gives three steps on how to do just that. (More)
How to Continue Clean Living After Rehab
Clean living after rehab is very important. Find how to accomplish this critical step. (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/29/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
No safe level: First study to show teenage binge drinkers harm abilities in later life
Researchers in the UK have demonstrated a link between teenage binge drinking and damage to prospective memory. (More)
Women and Addiction: Reversing Past Biases and Beating Substance Abuse
For perhaps centuries, it was always thought that men were more susceptible to addiction to substances like nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drugs. It turns out, however, that this age-old bias was due more to social factors rather than physiological truths. In fact, recent evidence suggests that women may be significantly more susceptible to addiction. And once addicted, women may have a much tougher time kicking whatever habit. Now, according to a recent Scientific American article, women are gaining–and with some substances–surpassing men in rates of experimentation and use. The article reports: “…in a reversal of past trends, teenage girls are now trying marijuana, alcohol and cigarettes at higher rates than boys are, according to recent results from the National S… (More)
Police Challenged by Crashes Involving Prescription Drugs
Car crashes involving prescription drugs are often harder to detect and prosecute than those involving alcohol or illicit drugs. (More)
U.S. Ban on Clove Cigarettes Draws International Scrutiny
U.S. lawmakers say they banned clove cigarettes because of their health risks and appeal to young smokers, but the World Trade Organization (WTO) is investigating whether the ban violated international free-trade agreements. (More)
Proposed FDA Plan on Prescription Drugs Rejected
A lack of mandated training for physicians has helped sink a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal intended to curb misuse of prescription drugs. (More)
Can I buy you a drink? Genetics may determine sensitivity to other people’s drinking behavior
Your friend walks into a bar to meet you for happy hour. He sidles up to the bar and orders a drink — does that make you more likely to get a drink yourself? According to new findings, genetics may determine the extent to which you are influenced by social drinking cues — signals such as advertisements, drinks placed on a bar, and seeing other people around you drinking. (More)
Drug Rehab And Alcohol Rehab In Phoenix Arizona
As the medical marijuana debate heats up daily across the US,Journey Healing Centers a drug rehab and alcohol rehab center in Arizona (http://journeyrecoverycenters.com) raises more concerns over increased addiction, crime and economics of legalizing marijuana. (More)
Addiction Recovery Videos
Teen with Heroin Addiction, Now in Rehab
Sean O’Conner, 19, entered rehab for heroin addiction treatment after a drug overdose at a friend’s party. Read more about Sean’s heroin addiction story at www.usnews.com
Addiction Recovery Articles
The Double and Secretive Life of a Functioning Alcoholic
It is a well known fact that most individual who are addicted to alcohol fail to seek treatment because they are in denial of their addiction. Many of these individuals also attempt to hide their drinking habits from friends, family, and colleagues. (More)
The Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Alcoholism
Chronic Alcoholism is a medical phrase that is used to identify individuals that have consumed large quantities of alcohol for an extended amount of time. When an individual suffers from this type of alcoholism, they have a dependency to the substance that affects their body on a physiological and psychological level. (More)
The How Quit Drinking Mini Series – Volume 6
In this final installment of The How Quit Drinking Mini Series, I’m going to go over how to do an alcoholic intervention. This may be the most important part of this whole series so please pay careful… (More)
Break the Cycle of Alchohol and Depression
The use of alcohol and depression symptoms often are linked since depression can lead to excessive alcohol use or excessive alcohol use can lead to depression. Alcohol is a central nervous system depr… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/22/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Kansas Volume Pricing Law on Alcohol Delayed
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson ordered the state’s alcohol regulation agency to delay enforcing a decades old — but largely ignored — law that requires bars to price drinks according to alcohol content. (More)
Children of older women appear vulnerable to the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure
The presence and severity of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are influenced by factors beyond alcohol consumption, such as maternal age. New findings have shown that the damaging effects of maternal binge drinking during pregnancy on attention are greater among children born to older drinking mothers. (More)
Treatment Programs Report Surge in Prescription Drug Admissions
About one in 10 people admitted to addiction treatment programs misuse prescription drugs, quadruple the rate reported in 1998. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News) (More)
Alcohol Tax Repeal Will Be First Question on Mass. Ballot
The first thing Massachusetts voters will see on November’s ballot is a question calling for repeal of the state’s alcohol tax. (More)
Group Drug Therapy Can Be Counterproductive for Teens
Group addiction treatment can actually lead to more drug use by teens if they are casual users placed in sessions with more experienced addicts. (More)
Most men in long-term study of HIV report low use of illicit drugs
Most older gay and bisexual men enrolled in a long-term study of HIV used recreational drugs infrequently over a 10-year period, researchers report. The study explored the drug use habits of 1,378 HIV-positive and negative gay and bisexual men, ages 44-63, and found that 79 percent of participants reported infrequent drug use. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Life Recovery Program
Hey there I’m Marc Galloway and I’m here talking to you because I have been where you are, I was at a breaking point, I was overwhelmed with everything in life and struggling to keep things together. Everything I knew and had was slipping away from me my mind was racing, some days I couldn’t get out of bed. (More)
Cocaine Addiction Stemming From Depression
For many the suffering of depression is eased with prescribed medications. Thus the depression sufferer subconsciously knows that medication will lift their depression for a period of time. Many fall into the trap of using cocaine to lift the feelings of depression, and it always ends up in addiction. (More)
How to Stay Sober 5 Years Without AA
As I secretly celebrate my 5th year of sobriety I feel the need to express how I have managed to do so on my own, my thoughts, and my feelings and how I have been sober without AA. This is not slamming or slandering AA I have used some of their beliefs and know if you work it it works. (More)
Understanding And Utilizing Concepts Concerning Addiction Treatment Methods
Being hooked on drugs is really a multifaceted health issue however it definitely is treatable. Simply by becoming familiar with the basic concepts driving addiction treatment, there is a much increas… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/15/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Failure to treat tobacco use in mental health and addiction treatment settings: A form of harm reduction?
Abstract: In mental health and addiction treatment settings, failure to treat tobacco dependence has been rationalized by some as a clinical approach to harm reduction. That is, tobacco use is viewed as a less harmful alternative to alcohol or illicit drug use and/or other self-harm behaviors. This paper examines the impact of providers’ failure to treat tobacco use on patients’ alcohol and illicit drug use and associated high-risk behaviors. The weight of the evidence in the literature indicates: (1) tobacco use is a leading cause of death in patients with psychiatric illness or addictive disorders; (2) tobacco use is associated with worsened substance abuse treatment outcomes, whereas treatment of tobacco dependence supports long-term sobriety; (3) tobacco use is associated with incr… (More)
New analysis may help clarify the role of craving in addiction
Psychologists have shown that behavioral economic analysis may lead to an improved understanding of craving for alcohol and other drugs. This method of studying how craving alters the way a person values a drug is fairly new, but according to the study, it may well help assess cravings more accurately and contribute to identifying more effective ways to defeat addictions. (More)
Risks of banned drug mephedrone revealed in new research
Pharmaceutical scientists have discovered that the recently reclassified drug mephedrone varies in quality so much that users could be at risk of overdosing. Six samples were tested, and although impurities levels were low, three samples revealed various particle size and crystalline form, which means that the drug is more likely to vary in its affect and safety on the user. (More)
Individuals confess alcohol abuse to clergy
People with alcohol problems are finding comfort in speaking about their situation to clergy, a new study shows. (More)
San Francisco Regulates Marijuana Foods
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has issued the nation’s first regulations on the labeling and sale of marijuana-infused edibles. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse – What You Need to Know
Women who learn about the connections between pregnancy and substance abuse will be better educated and able to avoid certain potentially dangerous habits while they are carrying a child. The first habit you will want to avoid as a mother-to-be is smoking. (More)
The Hazards Connected With Extended Use of Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug abuse has climbed to what several are referring to as an outbreak. Over seven million People in America are utilizing prescription drugs non medically, which unfortunately amounts to practically 3% of the US total population. (More)
Adaptive Skills Leadership
I few years ago my company’s management visited a nuclear plant. The safety briefing, the radioactivity tests and the security procedures added to the excitement of this visit. A nuclear plant is mana… (More)
A.A.’s Twelve Steps – How to Study Them Today
A.A. Twelve Steps & How to Study Them and How the “Introductory Foundations for Christian Recovery” Class Can Help You By Dick B. ? 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved There are several impo… (More)
What is this thing called Addictions?
When I began working in the field of addiction 30 years ago, most clients were automatically labeled addicts, (yes, shocking but true) just as most clinicians were either recovered individuals… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/9/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Drug Law Reform Sees Dealers Going Free, Says N.Y. Prosecutor
New York’s repeal of mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders has led to a slew of serious dealers going free, New York City Special Prosecutor Bridget Brennan contends. (More)
Underage Drinkers Can Lose Driving Privileges, Illinois Court Rules
Illinois residents under age 21 who are caught drinking alcohol can lose their driver’s licenses even if they weren’t drinking and driving, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled. (More)
Dangerous ‘thinspiration’: pro-eating disorder sites spread
The Internet can be a dangerous place for young people, from online predators to identity theft. Now, adding to the list of potential online hazards, are a slew of websites that actually encourage eating disorders by asserting that anorexia and bulimia are lifestyle choices rather than life-threatening mental illnesses. “I’m about to start on a 30 hour fast, who’s with me? We can do it!” reads one post on a pro-anorexia website. Another girl posts a picture of her hipbone on her Twitter account, eliciting approving comments about how far it juts out. On pro-ana and pro-mia (anorexia and bulimia) sites, users share tips on how to avoid eating without anyone noticing. Questions are posed—do vitamins have calories? Interactive features, like calorie counters and BMI calculators, are… (More)
Animal models of substance abuse and addiction: implications for science, animal welfare, and society.
Authors: Lynch WJ, Nicholson KL, Dance ME, Morgan RW, Foley PL Substance abuse and addiction are well recognized public health concerns, with 2 NIH institutes (the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) specifically targeting this societal problem. As such, this is an important area of research for which animal experiments play a critical role. This overview presents the importance of substance abuse and addiction in society; reviews the development and refinement of animal models that address crucial areas of biology, pathophysiology, clinical treatments, and drug screening for abuse liability; and discusses some of the unique veterinary, husbandry, and IACUC challenges associated with these models. PMID: 20579432 [PubMed – in … (More)
A community approach to kicking the habit
Health researchers from the UK are spearheading a new project to reduce tobacco use in an area which has one of the highest rates of smoking in the country. (More)
Addiction: a loss of plasticity of the brain?
Why is it that only some drug users become addicts?Researchers have just discovered that the transition to addiction could result from a persistent impairment of synaptic plasticity in a key structure of the brain. (More)
Launch of Drug Rehab Blog’s New Resource Site Announced Today
Drug Rehab Blog released a new resource site due to be launched today. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Identifying the Worst Effects Among Opiate Abusers
Opiates are extracted from the Asian opium poppy plant. Heroin is commonly abused opiate drug. Opiates such as Heroin are Central Nervous System depressants which slow the functions of both the brain and the body. Opiate addiction can wreck havoc on one’s physical appearance, leaving them look haggard, weak and droopy. (More)
The Colorado Drug Rehab Landscape
Colorado has a population of close to five million people, but like many other parts of the country, the number of people entering some type of drug or alcohol rehab program is climbing. This can be viewed two different ways. On one hand, it shows that more people who need help are getting some substance abuse treatment services, but it is also an indication of a rising drug problem. (More)
Affirmations for Addiction – How to use Positive Affirmations
Why affirmations in of themselves are useless, and how one single factor can transform them into supercharged, manifesting incantations. I think it would be fare to say that everyone has attempted t… (More)
A.A. and the Twelve Steps
A.A. and the Twelve Steps A Series of Helpful Studies to Guide You Dick B. ? 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The key reference for these articles is Dick B., Twelve Steps for You: Take the … (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/2/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Drug Law Reform Sees Dealers Going Free, Says N.Y. Prosecutor
New York’s repeal of mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders has led to a slew of serious dealers going free, New York City Special Prosecutor Bridget Brennan contends. (More)
ASMBS: Bariatric Patients at Risk of Substance Abuse (CME/CE)
LAS VEGAS (MedPage Today) — Some bariatric surgery patients may trade one type of addiction for another, according to a small study of patients who entered substance abuse programs after surgery. (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Associations of Housing Status With Substance Abuse Treatment and Service Use Outcomes Among Veterans [Articles]
CONCLUSIONS: Homelessness affects substance abuse treatment outcomes and costs. Interventions are needed to reduce homelessness among veterans entering substance abuse treatment. (Source: Psychiatr Serv) (More)
Eileen McGrath Receives The 2010 Nathaniel Hakim Askia Award
Brookline-based National Library of Addictions Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. (More)
Teens and alcohol study: After a few drinks, parenting style kicks in
The teens least prone to heavy drinking had parents who scored high on both accountability and warmth. So-called “indulgent” parents, those low on accountability and high on warmth, nearly tripled the risk of their teen participating in heavy drinking. “Strict” parents — high on accountability and low on warmth — more than doubled their teen’s risk of heavy drinking. (More)
Pat Moore Foundation – A Sober Living Orange County Life
The newly opened sober living Orange County homes represent how multifaceted Pat Moore Foundation truly is. Their mission, as it has been for the more than twenty-five years, is to assure that their residents have a solid foundation of recovery before moving back to a life of their own. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Identifying the Worst Effects Among Opiate Abusers
Opiates are extracted from the Asian opium poppy plant. Heroin is commonly abused opiate drug. Opiates such as Heroin are Central Nervous System depressants which slow the functions of both the brain and the body. Opiate addiction can wreck havoc on one’s physical appearance, leaving them look haggard, weak and droopy. (More)
The Colorado Drug Rehab Landscape
Colorado has a population of close to five million people, but like many other parts of the country, the number of people entering some type of drug or alcohol rehab program is climbing. This can be viewed two different ways. On one hand, it shows that more people who need help are getting some substance abuse treatment services, but it is also an indication of a rising drug problem. (More)
Why Are Smokers Switching To Electronic Cigarettes?
Cigarette smokers are tossing away their cigarettes in record numbers across the land! Why? Because they are disgusted with, fed up with all the smoking bans that have been implemented on them. … (More)
A.A. and the Twelve Steps
A.A. and the Twelve Steps A Series of Helpful Studies to Guide You Dick B. ? 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The key reference for these articles is Dick B., Twelve Steps for You: Take the … (More)