Addiction Recovery Newsletter (7/9/2010)
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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)
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