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General Issues

Substance Abuse and the LGBT Community: What We Know

Members of the LGBT community often face a greater risk for substance abuse. Despite an overwhelming consensus on this fact,1 most research in the areas of addiction and recovery does not include sexual orientation. For example, in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence2 the authors searched two major databases for articles on the subject of substance abuse … Continue reading Substance Abuse and the LGBT Community: What We Know →

September 6, 2016

Addiction Recovery

Addiction and Fame: What’s the Connection?

On This Page: Access Time Narcissism Keeping the High Alive You and Me Addiction, divorce, Jennifer Lawrence’s newest hairstyle: Wait in line in a drug store and chances are you’ll see at least one of these headlining the magazines that, just below, promise to reveal the season’s new lip color. Seeing Jennifer Lawrence on a … Continue reading Addiction and Fame: What’s the Connection? →

February 12, 2016

Alcohol Abuse

Children of Alcoholics Discuss Life ‘in a War Zone’

Blaire Sharpe and Phillip L. Woods know all too well about the pain that comes with growing up in an alcoholic home. But both have overcome that pain to create successful lives and enjoy the kind of peace they never had as children. In her new book, “Not Really Gone,” Sharpe (a pen name) describes … Continue reading Children of Alcoholics Discuss Life ‘in a War Zone’ →

September 23, 2015

General Issues

Sleep Issues and Substance Abuse

You toss and turn for hours. You finally sigh and get out of bed. You have to be up early for work and really need some sleep. You flip on the kitchen light and pour yourself a generous glass of red wine. You pull pain pills or sleep aids from the medicine cabinet. Does this … Continue reading Sleep Issues and Substance Abuse →

September 2, 2015

dual diagnosis

Mental Illness a Growing Problem in US: Therapy Helps

On This Page: Talk Therapy Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Treatment In 2013, mental illness was a serious issue for as much as 20 percent of the adult population in the United States, according to a report from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). That’s one in five people over … Continue reading Mental Illness a Growing Problem in US: Therapy Helps →

December 17, 2014

Drug Abuse

The Connection Between Intelligence and Addiction: Why Some ‘Smart’ People Are Getting High

Are smart people more inclined to experiment with mind-altering substances? Or are “thinkers” more interested in exploring their psyche through marijuana and other drugs as compared to their more down-to-earth peers? An article published by Psychology Today reports that more intelligent children in the UK are more likely to grow up and use psychoactive drugs … Continue reading The Connection Between Intelligence and Addiction: Why Some ‘Smart’ People Are Getting High →

July 9, 2013

Alcohol Abuse

Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment?

Alcoholism requires treatment. This treatment comes from a variety of experienced, specialized medical and mental health professionals. It comes in a range of treatment settings and intensities. While many people are convinced they can quit on their own when they are ready, the fact that they haven’t yet done so reveals just how difficult this … Continue reading Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment? →

February 11, 2013

Drug Abuse

New Powder Version of Ecstasy and Amphetamine PMMA Found in Ireland

On This Page: What’s New About It? What Happens When a New Substance Is Discovered? New Drugs, Old Drugs – All Are Deadly The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction keeps track of the substances that police find in arrests and pull out of drug busts as well as the mystery drugs that … Continue reading New Powder Version of Ecstasy and Amphetamine PMMA Found in Ireland →

October 31, 2012

Addiction Warning Signs

The Connection Between Drug Addiction and Brain Trauma

Many professional athletes suffer from drug addiction. Some athletes—such as boxers, football players, and hockey players—are more likely to suffer from brain trauma because of the nature of their jobs. The official term for brain trauma is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE occurs when trauma takes place in the brain from repeated head injuries.[1] Many … Continue reading The Connection Between Drug Addiction and Brain Trauma →

July 17, 2012

Alcohol Abuse

Deadly Combinations: Which Drug and Alcohol Combos Kill?

Taking too much of any drug can mean death by overdose. This is true even of alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control[1] (CDC) explains, “Alcohol poisoning deaths are caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. This can result in very high levels of alcohol in the body, which … Continue reading Deadly Combinations: Which Drug and Alcohol Combos Kill? →

July 16, 2012

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