Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/31/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
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Former addicts recruited to offer support
RECOVERED alcoholics and drug addicts are being recruited as part of a drive to reduce substance-abuse problems. (Source: Scotsman.com News – Health) (More)
Study: Smokers at Greater Risk of Developing Tuberculosis
According to a new study from Taiwan, smokers are twice as likely as their peers who have never smoked to develop active tuberculosis. (More)
Alcohol Abuse Screening, Brief Interventions In Community Hospital Emergency Department
There are 7.6 million alcohol-related emergency department visits each year. Screening all ED patients utilizing two well-researched screening tests is a first step in identifying patients. Research has been focused on academic medical environments, not community hospital EDs, where 56 percent of all ED visits occur. Researchers sought to identify a model that could integrate screening and brief interventions for alcohol misuse into a community hospital. (More)
Pat Moore Foundation, COBRA and the Drug Detox Plan
Orange County detox center honors COBRA plan as they would honor any other qualifying healthcare plan for drug detox or alcohol detox clients. (More)
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Can You Stop Drinking Alcohol on Your Own?
If you are one of those people who wants to get rid of their drinking habit, reading this article can really help. Alcoholism is considered a chronic illness which can create many problems in the longer run. In this situation, people usually lose control over themselves and are impaired in their everyday working life & responsibilities. (More)
A Review of the Top Drug Rehab Clinics
There are many important aspects about picking the Best Drug Rehab Clinics. One of the main concerns when dealing with recovery is being around the same people and situations that helped the addict be… (More)
Keys to Preparing for Long Term Drug Rehab
Are you thinking about possibly signing up for a Long Term Drug Rehabilitation program? If so, I’d like to commend you for taking the first steps towards getting your life back on track. The prosp… (More)
Discover the Benefits of Quitting Marijuana
Whilst marijuana is not the world’s most dangerous drug, it does have some very damaging effects on certain members of society. If you think you are struggling with your issues, it could be worth looking into the benefits if quitting marijuana. (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/23/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Mobile messaging network counsels Cape Town drug users
A South African instant messaging network vilified for aiding drug pushers is now being used to provide counselling for addicts and people with HIV (Source: New Scientist – Health) (More)
Breaking free from the Web: New rehab caters to Internet addicts
You’ve noticed them–people who truly cannot detach psychologically and behaviorally from the worlds of online gaming or social networking. Or perhaps you are one of these people. In any case, these compulsive types now have a way out; the first Internet addiction detox center in the U.S. has opened in Fall City, Wash., just a few miles outside of Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond. [More] (Source: Scientific American – Official RSS Feed) (More)
Drug Possession Decriminalized in Mexico
Possession and use of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD and amphetamines are no longer criminal offenses in Mexico. (More)
Binge Drinking Affects Attention And Working Memory In Young University Students
A new study looks at binge drinking’s impact on attention and visual working memory processes in young Spanish university students. Results indicate that binge drinkers expend more attentional effort to complete a given task, and also have problems differentiating between relevant and irrelevant information (More)
Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia And Risk Of Violence
A new study demonstrates that there is an association between schizophrenia and violence, but shows that this association is greatly increased by drug and alcohol abuse. Importantly, the study also finds that the risk of violence from patients with psychoses who also have substance use disorder is no greater than those who have a substance use disorder but who do not have a psychotic illness. (More)
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Alcoholism Among the Elderly – Anonymous Alcoholics
Medical studies in the area of alcoholism have found alcoholism among the elderly to be a bigger problem than you might think. What’s really surprising about this trend is that in retrospect, medical investigation suggests that this phenomenon is nothing new. In fact, alcoholism among maturing baby boomers has been a silent threat to the health of these individuals for quite some time now. (More)
Alcohol Rehab Can Be an Alternative to Jail
There is now a better understanding of the fact that society as a whole is better benefited by a person who is in an alcohol rehab program than sitting in prison serving a jail sentence. This is being recognized as a more proactive, more positive solution to legal infractions which are committed by individuals who have alcohol dependence issues. (More)
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndromes And Cases Of Kindling
Alcohol, though not as addicting as other forms of psychoactive drugs such as cocaine and heroin, is also known to cause dependence on people who are used to consuming large amounts of it. Although no… (More)
Effects Of Drinking Alcohol
It is very imperative for everybody to be familiar with the effects of drinking alcohol. Whether you’re not drinking, a beginner or an addicted drinker, everybody should know the end result of taking … (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/16/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
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Study: Smoking Doesn’t Provide Stress Relief
A new Pew Research Center study suggests that smoking actually triggers stress in people instead of helping smokers to relax. (More)
Impact of Supportive Housing for Chronically Homeless People with High Use of Alcohol-Related Crisis Services
Researchers compared the costs of a supportive housing program for chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to social-service and health-care costs among comparable participants on the program’s wait-list. (More)
Effectiveness of a Computerized Versus Teacher-Led Alcohol Prevention Program Focusing on Harm Reduction
Australian investigators compared the effectiveness of a computerized alcohol harm-reduction program with a standard teacher-led alcohol education and harm reduction program among 13-year-old students. (More)
Binge Drinking Affects Attention And Working Memory In Young University Students
A new study looks at binge drinking’s impact on attention and visual working memory processes in young Spanish university students. Results indicate that binge drinkers expend more attentional effort to complete a given task, and also have problems differentiating between relevant and irrelevant information (More)
Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia And Risk Of Violence
A new study demonstrates that there is an association between schizophrenia and violence, but shows that this association is greatly increased by drug and alcohol abuse. Importantly, the study also finds that the risk of violence from patients with psychoses who also have substance use disorder is no greater than those who have a substance use disorder but who do not have a psychotic illness. (More)
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What is Outpatient Alcohol Rehab?
Outpatient alcohol rehab can take on a variety of guises depending on the needs of the patient. For instance, for a young person who is having problems with self control when they are drunk, outpatient alcohol rehab may be just about needing an appointment with an alcohol rehab therapist once every couple of months in order to deal with the issues that are arising through these problems. Another person may be attending outpatient alcohol rehab because they have been an alcoholic for a long time; they have already gone through alcohol detox and an extensive stay in a clinic especially… (More)
Nalmefene As Alcoholism Treatment
The use of medications is one of the many ways that therapists use to help a person stop his/her dependence to alcohol. Drugs like naltrexone, disulfiram, acamprosate and topiramate have been successf… (More)
Behind The Addiction Of Heroin
Heroin is one of the many opioid drugs, similar to morphine, that causes the majority of drug addiction throughout the world. Although this drug became popular in modern age for its recreational purpo… (More)
Meth Use and Symptoms – What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Methamphetamine Use?
Speed, meth, chalk. In its smoked form, it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, or glass. Those are all street names for methamphetamine (mAMP). Call it what you may, but meth use and its symptoms are one in the same. If it’s taken in large doses, methamphetamine’s frequent effects are irritability, aggressive behavior, anxiety, excitement, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia along with delusions and psychosis. Meth abusers tend to be violent. (More)
Knowing the Cause – Alcohol
Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Fermentation is a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol. Drinking alcohol is dangerous for kids and teens and sometimes for adults, too. Alcohol is a drug, and it is the drug most abused by teens. Many kids have their first drink at an early age, as young as 10 or 11 or even younger. (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/8/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
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Video: Drug Addiction in Afghanistan
According to the U.N., there are a million Afghan drug addicts. But the actual number is at least double that with, women and children make up a quarter of those addicts. Mandy Clark reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com) (More)
First positive reactions to cannabis constitute a priority risk factor for cannabis dependence
Conclusions This study suggests an association between positive reactions to first cannabis uses and risk of life-time cannabis dependence, this variable having a central role among, and through, other risk factors. (Source: Addiction) (More)
Nanotherapeutics Announces NanoBUP Capsule for Treating Opiate Addiction Demonstrated Bioavailability and Safety in Phase Ia Clinical Trial
Progress in other Nanotherapeutics clinical programs NanoDOX™ for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Enrolling Patients at Florida VA Hospital FDA Clearance to start Surgical Wound Healing study with Walter Reed Army Medical Center ALACHUA, Fla.–(BUSINESS… (Source: Drugs.com – Clinical Trials) (More)
U.K. Study Finds Teens Know About Marijuana Harms
An online survey of 27,000 U.K. teens found that many were well aware of the risks associated with marijuana use, including panic attacks and paranoia. (More)
Prescription Drugs Misused by 12.3 Percent of H.S. Seniors
A survey of more than 12,000 U.S. high-school seniors found that 12.3 percent said they had used opioid-based prescription drugs for non-medical purposes, with 8 percent saying they had done so within the past year. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Drug Addiction Rehab
We know its not easy to select and contact a drug rehab center and most often this decision can be one of the hardest you will have to make in your life. Many of us don’t have a clue what to look for in a rehab center. Each rehab center is different with their methods, costs, program options, and staff requirements. (More)
What You Should Know When Going Through Drug Detox
Congratulations on deciding to go through drug detox. This is no small step to undertake even if you have been there before! Your drug detox center will help you to complete the physical withdrawal from drugs in a safe and monitored medical environment. When making such a large decision, be sure to follow some basic tips for success to insure your ongoing sobriety. (More)
What is Drug Addiction? The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Drug addiction has been a problem for centuries. Opium, heroin and cocaine were predominantly used for medicinal purposes until the high addiction rates and resulting problems led to these substances … (More)
How to Control Destructive Behavior Caused by Smoke, Caffeine and Drugs
Destructive behavior can ruin the career of a person and sometimes it may cause to lose job too. To control destructive behavior caused by drugs one can take a proper training. In the training, traine… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (8/1/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Drug-proof Zebrafish Reveal Secrets Of Addiction
The effects of amphetamines on gene expression in zebrafish have been uncovered. A new study provides clues to the genetics that underlie susceptibility to addiction by describing the nad zebrafish mutant, which does not feel the rewarding effects of the drugs. (More)
Human Rights Watch Calls for Mexico Drug Funding Cutoff
The group Human Rights Watch is accusing the Mexican government of rights violations in its ongoing war against drug cartels and says U.S. antidrug aid should be suspended until the problems are addressed. (More)
Teen Drinking Linked To Behavioral Problems, Norwegian Study Finds
Teens who drink heavily are more likely than their peers to have behavioral and attention problems and suffer from anxiety and depression, a Norwegian study has found. (More)
Pat Moore Foundation – Drug Detox Screening that Promotes Safety
Orange County Detox Center supports drug and alcohol screening for safety of clients and employees. (More)
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Addiction Help Advice
If you have an uncontrolled problem with alcohol or other substances, it’s a good idea to seek addiction help. This can come in many forms, from a residential treatment facility to a support group that you meet once per week. In general, it’s best to have support from the outside since even strongly driven people with a good sense of purpose can get swept up in a physical addiction that can be nearly impossible to surpass on your own. (More)
What Are the Best Proven Solutions to Home Alcohol Detox?
These days Home Alcohol detoxification is quite popular to treat alcoholism or alcohol dependence. Alcohol dependence usually develops when someone has been drinking quite frequently for months or years. These dependent drinkers drink every day, and they often have to drink to avoid the symptoms, which appear because of alcohol withdrawal. (More)
Why Alcoholism?
I Thought I would share my thinking on how alcoholism gets started. Some of us are born with a genetic make up that predisposes us to it. Anyone can have it. Some groups that are more susceptible tha… (More)
Combination of Treatments For Drug Addiction
Treatment to addiction are wide and varied. There are treatments that address a specific form of addiction, either physically or psychologically. Physical addiction or dependence is usually treated … (More)
Addition – Is Gambling Your Problem?
While most people enjoy Forex Trading Online, it can be compared to casino gambling, sports betting, lottery and bingo playing for the fun and excitement it provides, others may experience gambling as… (More)