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Day: September 20, 2014

Lack of Impulse Control Blamed for Many Addictions

September 20, 2014 / Drug Addiction Info

Impulse control is one of core abilities of the fully developed human brain. Lack of this control in adulthood is linked to a range of mental health concerns, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, certain forms of bipolar disorder and diagnosable problems with substance abuse/substance addiction. In a study scheduled for publication in 2014 …

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What’s Wrong With Calling Someone an Addict?

September 20, 2014 / Drug Addiction Info

In recent years, the terms “addict” and “alcoholic” have been gradually falling out of favor as ways to refer to people with substance use disorders. Many people have begun to publicly advocate against these terms, including the current acting director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli. Those who want …

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Intranasal Naloxone on Fast Track for Opioid Overdose

September 20, 2014 / By / Addiction Recovery

Naloxone is a medication that temporarily stops heroin and other opioid substances from reaching the brain. When used promptly, it can help stop a person from dying from an opioid overdose. In recent years, public health officials and researchers have sought to increase the availability of naloxone and make the drug easier to administer in …

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