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)