A new report on substance abuse and mental health shows that while more people are quitting smoking (or not starting in the first place), alcohol and illicit drug use still remain steady. The study also shows that drug use varies widely across the country; for example, the rate of illicit drug use among people ages […]
Smoking Declines While Drug and Alcohol Use Remain Steady Read More »
Jason Levine, Ph.D. has developed a three-pronged approach to addiction treatment that includes a twelve-step foundation, relapse prevention, and group treatment for anxiety and depression. Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) June 2, 2009 — Nestled in a quiet West Los Angeles neighborhood, the original Promises facility has, for over twenty years, offered a safe and effective
Inexpensive and easy to produce, PCP is a potent threat on the street as users (mostly adolescents and young adults) continue to use the drug despite negative effects ranging from moderate to severe and even potentially lethal. According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 6.1 million, or 2.5 percent, of
We’ve all heard the argument that drunk drivers are more dangerous than stoned drivers (and vice versa), but statistics have never been conclusive. This longstanding debate prompted scientists at Israel’s Ben Gurion University to build a high-tech simulator to conduct further research on the topic.
Israel’s Driving Simulator Tests the Effects of both Alcohol and Marijuana Read More »
When endless debates surround the issue of solving the drug problem, rarely is the discussion targeted at doctors. According to Central Ohio News, there are hundreds of doctors in Ohio alone dealing with drug and alcohol addictions. What’s worse, the report notes that they are still in practice. The Harvard Review of Psychiatry published a
Study Finds Doctors Abusing Prescription Drugs Read More »
Time and again, research points to a definite link between an individual’s mental well-being and their physical well-being. According to a Reuters Health piece, those patients who struggle with the chronic breathing disorder COPD appear to be at significantly higher risk for becoming clinically depressed than healthy individuals. “The relationship between depression and COPD was
COPD Patients at Higher Risk for Depression Read More »
As news of the state of the economy and its adverse impact on the health of citizens continues to gain attention in the media, a contrasting report has emerged from the University of Warwick. Science Daily featured a piece announcing that new research found that promotion in the workplace produces on average 10 percent more
Promotions at Work Increase Mental Strain Read More »
Results from two recent studies may offer the promise of new approaches in fighting cocaine addiction. Blocking MCH in brain cells limits cocaine cravings In the first study, which was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, pharmacological researchers at the University of California-Irvine discovered a blocking hormone related to hunger that may
New Approaches for Cocaine Addiction Read More »
With the countless stories available warning people against what they should eat, most are focused on the physical health of the person. Weight concerns are typically at the forefront, while cancer prevention and other benefits are also routinely examined. Now, new studies out of Scotland find that there could be a connection between certain foods
Gluten May Act as Schizophrenia Trigger Read More »
Is there a potential link between those who are tech savvy and those who are more likely to engage in binge drinking? According to a Canadian Press piece, affluent, highly educated and tech-savvy young adults are more likely to engage in the binge drinking activity. A study examined the habits of “Cyber Millennials”, well-educated, tech-savvy
Cyber Millennials Found to be Heaviest Binge Drinkers Read More »