Chronic Meth Use Damages Brain Structures, Impairs Mental FlexibilityMethBy PromisesMay 23, 2014Methamphetamine is a synthetically manufactured stimulant known for its ability to profoundly alter the brain’s chemical environment and foster both drug abuse and drug addiction. Some of the brain changes found in users of the drug may appear before problems with abuse and addiction begin, while others may stem from the direct impact of chronic… Details
Binge Drinking Reduces Impulse Control, Increases Risky Sex BehaviorBinge DrinkingBy PromisesMay 22, 2014Binge drinking is a common form of problematic alcohol consumption in the U.S., especially among young adults. Public health officials are well aware that people who engage in this practice have significantly increased chances of participating in risky, unplanned sexual conduct. In a study published in April 2014 in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental… Details
Who Is Most At Risk for Opioid Abuse?Prescription DrugsBy PromisesMay 21, 2014Opioid use disorder is the official American Psychiatric Association term for all diagnosable cases of addiction to an opioid drug or medication, as well as all diagnosable cases of a non-addicted, destructive pattern of opioid drug or medication abuse. In any given year, some of the people who legitimately hold a prescription for an opioid… Details
Even Sporadic Exercise Helps Reduce Meth UseMethBy PromisesMay 20, 2014Addiction specialists and researchers know that exercise can potentially improve the outcomes of people recovering from an addiction to a substance of abuse. However, past results have indicated that the recovery-related benefits of exercise tend to appear only in people who participate in physical activity on a regular basis. In a study presented in April… Details
How Do Meth Addicts Differ From ADHD Drug Abusers?MethBy PromisesMay 16, 2014Methamphetamine and stimulant ADHD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall have a number of chemical similarities, and people affected by serious problems stemming from the use of any of these substances may qualify for diagnosis of a condition called stimulant use disorder. However, according to the results of a study scheduled for publication in May… Details
Recovery RitualsRecoveryBy PromisesMay 15, 2014The word “ritual” is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as: A formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way. An act or series of acts done in a particular situation and in the same way each time. Many people relate the term to religious practice and most in recovery have… Details
Addiction Recovery: It’ll Change Your Life ForeverRecoveryBy PromisesMay 14, 2014Life can be tough. Dysfunctional families, health issues, work problems and relationship difficulties can all impact how you live your life. As a reaction to stress or trauma, psychological disorders can develop, as can a reliance on substances which provide only temporary relief. It’s vital to seek the right treatment and support. It’s also important… Details
What Is The Ethnic Group Most Likely to Binge Drink?Binge DrinkingBy PromisesMay 13, 2014Binge drinking is a dangerous pattern of short-term, excessive alcohol intake linked with a broad range of individual and public health risks. In the U.S., alcohol consumers of all ages are known to engage in this pattern to one degree or another. In a study published in March 2014 in The American Journal of Drug… Details
How to Avoid Painkiller Addiction After Surgery?Prescription DrugsBy PromisesMay 12, 2014Having surgery carries many risks, but one that not all patients consider is the possibility of becoming addicted to post-surgery medications. After surgery, you are likely to be prescribed medication to help you manage the pain that results from the procedure. Prescription painkillers are highly addictive and abuse of these medications has been on the… Details
What Explains the Link Between PTSD and Alcohol Problems?PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesMay 10, 2014Addiction specialists and mental health professionals know that people affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an unusual tendency to develop problems related to alcohol consumption. Potential explanations for the link between PTSD and these problems include the use of alcohol as a form of self-medication, the presence of personality traits that make drinking more… Details
