Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (5/24/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
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)
Addiction Recovery Videos
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 …
Addiction Recovery Articles
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)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (5/16/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
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)
Addiction Recovery Videos
Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Treatment Works and Recovery Happens
Addiction Recovery Articles
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)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (5/11/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
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)
Addiction Recovery Articles
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)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (5/4/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
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)
Addiction Recovery Videos
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
Addiction Recovery Articles
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)