Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (4/27/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Researchers develop technique to visualize ‘your brain on drugs’
Researchers at the US Department of Energy have developed an imaging protocol that allows them to visualize the activity of the brain’s reward circuitry in both normal individuals and those addicted to drugs. (More)
Young Drinkers Influenced More by Alcohol Ads than by Athletes’ Drinking Behavior
Reports of heavy drinking by sports stars appear to have little influence on young people’s own drinking behavior, but use of athletes in alcohol advertising carries considerably more weight. (More)
Rehab centre offers free treatment
A world-class drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre is opening its doors to poor addicts in the Western Cape. (Source: IOL: Health) (More)
New therapy for cocaine toxicity: Enzyme break downs cocaine into inactive products nearly 1,000 times faster than human body does
Researchers have developed and tested a modified enzyme that can break down cocaine into inactive products nearly 1,000 times faster than the human body does regularly. The engineered enzyme, called CocE, may be an excellent candidate for clinical use. (More)
Study Finds Low Hepatitis C Rates in Methadone Maintenance Participants
Researchers at an Israeli clinic offering methadone maintenance treatment have found that the treatment for opiate addiction appears to protect individuals against subsequent hepatitis C infection. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Tips of an Alcoholism Treatment Program When Attaining a Sober Life
Trust me; alcoholism treatment program is not as hard as you’ve been made to believe. We all make mistakes with our lives. Some of the mistakes pose great threats to our health. (More)
Symptoms of Teenage Alcohol Abuse
One of the biggest problems faced by most western societies is increasing teenage alcohol abuse. Teenage alcoholism has its roots in increased stress, peer group pressure, family stress and overall teenage depression. Most teenagers feel that by drinking they can show that they have grown-up and slowly one to two drinks turn into several drinks and before you know your teenager is facing alcohol abuse problem. (More)
Alcohol Depressant-8 Quick Ways of Evaluating Sober Living Homes
Have you ever wondered if drug and alcohol depressant sober living homes should be evaluated? If yes, then why is it essential? Frankly speaking, their purpose is to provide a place to live… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (4/20/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Teens Expect Drinking and Driving on Prom Night, Survey Says
A survey of 11th- and 12th-grade students finds that 90 percent believe that their peers are more likely to drink and drive on prom night, but few think that the behavior carries a high degree of risk. (More)
Work pressures lower nicotine dependence, study finds
It is often thought that smoking is used as a coping strategy to deal with work stress. However, the pressures of work can actually lower a smoker’s nicotine dependence, contrary to popular belief. The surprising finding contradicts even the study researchers’ hypothesis. (More)
AAP Policy Statement: Underage Drinking And Associated Risks
Although the minimum legal drinking age is 21 years, alcohol use by youth continues to be a major problem in the United States. Alcohol consumption can interfere with adolescent brain development, and use of alcohol early in life is associated with future alcohol-related problems… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Adolescent Drinking Adds To Risk Of Breast Disease, Breast Cancer
Girls and young women who drink alcohol increase their risk of benign (noncancerous) breast disease, says a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard University. Benign breast disease increases the risk for developing breast cancer… (Source: Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today) (More)
Anthrax warning for addicts
DRUG users in the Lothians have been warned after the first case of anthrax poisoning in the area was discovered. (Source: Scotsman.com News – Health) (More)
Your social network may affect your drinking habits
According to a new study, the drinking habits of the people in your extended social group play a major role in determining your own rate of alcohol consumption. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Alcohol Robs Your Body of a Vital Nutrient
If you must drink, you’d better stop at two beers, a major new heart study suggests. More than that amount of alcohol daily may spike your blood pressure and may drain a vital nutrient, calcium from your body. The harmful effect shows up even if you take extra calcium supplements. (More)
Quit Smoking Weed – All About the Cold Turkey Approach
There are a number of different ways to quit smoking marijuana. This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of quitting cold turkey, and other methods that can be used to quit marijuana more easily and successfully. (More)
Reality Check – Quitting Marijuana Makes Life Easier
Are you considering quitting marijuana, and not sure about whether you should take the plunge? This article is a reality check from someone who has quit, and wants to remind you of life outside of marijuana. (More)
Stop Smoking- Get Help To Give Up Smoking With Positive Affirmations
If you have ever tried to give up smoking then I don’t need to tell you how difficult it is. Maybe you have just begun to try and give up or maybe you have tried numerous times, using all different ki… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (4/14/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Smoking may counteract benefit of moderate drinking on stroke risk
New research finds any beneficial effect of drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on stroke may be counteracted by cigarette smoking, according to researchers. (More)
More Integration Needed for Dual-Diagnosis Patients, Canadian Report Says
Canada’s healthcare system needs to better integrate addiction and mental-health treatment, which typically are treated separately and, as a result, ineffectively, according to a new report. (More)
Work pressures lower nicotine dependence, study finds
It is often thought that smoking is used as a coping strategy to deal with work stress. However, the pressures of work can actually lower a smoker’s nicotine dependence, contrary to popular belief. The surprising finding contradicts even the study researchers’ hypothesis. (More)
AAP Policy Statement: Underage Drinking And Associated Risks
Although the minimum legal drinking age is 21 years, alcohol use by youth continues to be a major problem in the United States. Alcohol consumption can interfere with adolescent brain development, and use of alcohol early in life is associated with future alcohol-related problems… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Pat Moore Foundation Offers Sober Living Near Newport Beach
Pat Moore Foundation, located in Costa Mesa, CA, is now offering sober living near Newport Beach. The two houses are gender specific and will cater to recovering addicts who have successfully completed a thirty day alcohol and other drug treatment program. (More)
Addiction Recovery Videos
Drug Addiction Recovery: The Kalan Kellerhals Story
Formore information or to find a local chapter go to: www.reformu.com Do you need inpatient treatment? View and print application at www.ruhomes.org. This is the Powerful Life Changing Testimony of Kalan Kellers from Fresno, California. He came to Reformers Unanimous at the Men’s School of Discipleship in Rockford, IL, and God started giving him victory from his strongholds and addictions.
Addiction Recovery Articles
Alcohol Robs Your Body of a Vital Nutrient
If you must drink, you’d better stop at two beers, a major new heart study suggests. More than that amount of alcohol daily may spike your blood pressure and may drain a vital nutrient, calcium from your body. The harmful effect shows up even if you take extra calcium supplements. (More)
Quit Smoking Weed – All About the Cold Turkey Approach
There are a number of different ways to quit smoking marijuana. This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of quitting cold turkey, and other methods that can be used to quit marijuana more easily and successfully. (More)
Reality Check – Quitting Marijuana Makes Life Easier
Are you considering quitting marijuana, and not sure about whether you should take the plunge? This article is a reality check from someone who has quit, and wants to remind you of life outside of marijuana. (More)
Stop Smoking- Get Help To Give Up Smoking With Positive Affirmations
If you have ever tried to give up smoking then I don’t need to tell you how difficult it is. Maybe you have just begun to try and give up or maybe you have tried numerous times, using all different ki… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (4/7/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Childhood sleep problems and alcohol/drug problems in young adulthood
Childhood sleep problems are relatively common in the US. A new study has found that individuals with troubles sleeping during childhood and adolescence, as well as poor response inhibition during adolescence, have subsequent substance use and substance-related problems during young adulthood. (More)
Drug-free inmates put on methadone
Prisoners who have beaten their drug dependency while incarcerated are being given substances such as methadone – the highly addictive heroin substitute – before their release, according to reports. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Measures Of Genetic Risk For Alcohol Dependence Simplified
While previous twin studies have consistently shown the importance of genetic influences on various measures of alcohol consumption, a full diagnostic assessment can be complicated and lengthy. This has led some researchers to ask: To what extent do measures of alcohol consumption accurately index the genetic risk for alcohol dependence (AD)? Findings indicate that four relatively simple measures of alcohol consumption were able to capture all (in women) or a very large proportion (in men) of the genetic risk for AD… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) (More)
Adults’ Newborn Neurons Could Play Role in Addiction
Past research shows that the adult brain can produce new neurons, and a new animal study shows how manipulating neuron production could provide the basis for addiction treatment. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Taking Prohibited Drugs is Harmful to the Body
Many people still love to take drugs even though they will suffer from lifelong consequences once they will be caught by police authorities and other law enforcers. The effects of taking in drugs are so powerful that will make them uncontrollable and become so high. (More)
Know Ways of Curing Alcohol Abuse
In medical terms, alcohol abuse is “a psychiatric diagnosis describing the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences”. Not only the alcohol addict but people around the person become victims of alcoholism abuse unwittingly. Undoubtedly, it has emerged as a prevalent social disease in modern 21st century. (More)
Kick Your Drug Addiction With the Right Drug Rehab Program
A drug addiction can make you miserable and harm your physical health yet it is nearly impossible to overcome without professional help. There are different kinds of drug rehab options you can take advantage of to get on the road to recovery and start enjoying life again. (More)
Quit Drinking Methods
How to Get Out of the Terrible Habit You should understand and learn a lot of things in order to get the finest outcome in quitting dri… (More)
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (4/1/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
Mass. Alcohol Awareness Townhall Meeting
The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) will host a statewide public forum to discuss potential solutions and policies on Tuesday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm. (More)
Blood Test Could Identify Heavy Drinkers
Analysis of protein changes in the blood could be used to distinguish heavy drinkers from light and moderate alcohol consumption. (More)
Recent Changes in the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders Among VA Nursing Home Residents [Articles]
CONCLUSIONS: Examining differences in prevalence between birth cohorts and age groups can clarify trends in nursing home resident characteristics and improve projections of their future needs. (Source: Psychiatr Serv) (More)
Crack and cocaine use a significant HIV risk factor for teens
Teens with a history of crack or cocaine use are significantly more likely to engage in unprotected sex than youth who have never used these drugs, putting themselves at increased risk for HIV, according to a new study. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Alcohol Rehabilitation For Alcoholic
Alcohol abuse is very common in society today. More and more people become addicted to alcohol. You may need to know that the difference between alcoholic and alcohol addicted are very thin. Many people like to drink alcohol doesn’t mean they got alcohol abuse. It depends on the personal and individual. (More)
Service of Alcohol Rehabilitation
Alcohol addiction is a big problem for teenagers nowadays. Many bad attitudes are created by teenagers such as crime, high speed driving on the road, robbery and so on. According to the laboratory, alcohol has chemical content that makes people addicted to drink over and over again. (More)
Which is the Most Addicting Substance?
With the advances in scientific researches, scientists have been able to enumerate a number of addicting substance consumed in various forms in the society. With this done one other thing that came in mind was to be able to compare them in terms addicting potential and popularity. Though any given results have been found to be greatly dependent on culture and geographical location, it has been agreed that Nicotine is one of the most addicting substances known. (More)
Fourteen Practices Early Akron AAs Used for Success
Christian Recovery with Dick B. The 14 Practices the Early Akron AAs Used to Achieve Astonishing Success By Dick B. ? 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The essence of the A.A. program was, and st… (More)