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Vaccines Against Drug Abuse: A Viable Treatment Option?

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Research & News

Vaccines Against Drug Abuse: A Viable Treatment Option?The idea of vaccinating against drug abuse is hailed by many to be the future of addiction treatment, but the concept has several downsides that may hold it back. The idea is simple: a vaccination would prevent the drug from having an effect if taken, which would therefore render taking drugs pretty much useless. It obviously has a huge potential benefit for removing the appeal of commonly-abused drugs, but critics point out that it could never become the sole treatment for addiction. Understanding the mechanism of the vaccines that have been developed and their limitations helps you see how they will fit into the future of addiction treatment.

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Unhealthy Drinking Widespread Around the World, CAMH Study Finds

Posted on May 19, 2013 in Research & News

Unhealthy Drinking Widespread Around the World, CAMH Study FindsThe Canada-based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), one of the world’s leading substance abuse, addiction, and mental health research organizations, has just released the results of a massive worldwide study that explored the connection between alcohol consumption and ill health.

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Memory Exercises as a Potential Treatment for Drug Abuse and Addiction

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Research & News

Memory Exercises as a Potential Treatment for Drug Abuse and AddictionPeople who abuse and later become addicted to drugs tend to exhibit strong signs of impulsive behavior and a relative disregard for the long-term implications of their actions. Current research indicates that these characteristics have very little to do with the moral fiber of drug users and quite a lot to do with underlying brain tendencies that make many abusers and addicts unusually susceptible to limited, short-term thinking. According to findings reported in 2012 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, much of this susceptibility stems from lack of an ability to effectively use memory and recall the consequences of previous experiences. When given a course of memory training exercises, drug abusers and addicts show signs of memory improvement that may contribute to their ability to resist future impulses toward drug use.

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First Responders at Risk for PTSD, Alcohol Problems

Posted on May 7, 2013 in Research & News

First Responders at Risk for PTSD, Alcohol ProblemsWhen tragedy strikes, Americans depend upon a cadre of men and women trained to respond quickly and effectively. Our protective services such as firefighters, EMS, police and others react swiftly when tragedy occurs.  However, this means that these men and women often come face to face with sights and experiences that test the mettle of human emotion. For those new to such careers, the regular exposure to high degrees of trauma can trigger mood disorders and alcohol misuse.

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Managing Intense Emotions in Drug Rehab

Posted on May 5, 2013 in Research & News

Managing Intense Emotions in Drug RehabThe first months of any new experience or environment can take some getting used to. Rehab is no different. Drug recovery requires a complete reorientation to life and that is enough to make anyone feel unsteady. Without the alcohol or drugs to suppress unwanted emotions and create desired ones, a person will have to learn to navigate the disconcerting road of human feelings. When someone has been living in an artificially devised environment, managing reality can seem a bit overwhelming. This helps explain why the first period of rehab can be an unusually emotional time.

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Does Brain Shape Determine Your Likelihood for Developing an Addiction?

Posted on May 4, 2013 in Research & News

Does Brain Shape Determine Your Likelihood for Developing an Addiction?The use of illegal drugs is an interesting phenomenon in that some individuals quickly develop an addiction, while others can use on a recreational basis without ever developing problems with cravings, withdrawal or other addiction symptoms.

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The Downside of Drug Courts: A Call for Change

Posted on May 3, 2013 in Drug Law News

The Downside of Drug Courts: A Call for ChangeIn the long search for solutions to the problem of chronic drug abuse, one of the most promising developments has been the creation of drug courts reserved for non-violent offenders caught possessing illegal substances. Drug courts offer substance abusers taken into custody by the police an opportunity to avoid jail time–if they agree to submit to treatment and rehabilitation. Those who have been arrested for possession of an illegal intoxicant can apply for diversion to a drug court, and, if they have no history of violent crime, have not previously been convicted of selling illegal substances, and can prove they really are suffering from an addiction, their chances of being moved into the drug court system are excellent-assuming, of course, that drug courts are available (there are about 2,600 of these alternative judicial bodies in the U.S.).

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The Top 10 Most Addictive Drugs: An Introduction

Posted on April 25, 2013 in Research & News

The Top 10 Most Addictive Drugs: An IntroductionAnyone who has become addicted to a chemical intoxicant will be facing one of the most daunting challenges of her life if and when she finally decides to make a concerted effort to overcome her dependency. Drugs and alcohol encase their victims in a physical, emotional, and psychological prison, and while escape is possible, the path to freedom is steep, rocky and filled with treacherous detours.

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Impulse Control and Substance Abuse: It’s Never Too Late to Change Habits

Posted on April 16, 2013 in Research & News

Impulse Control and Substance Abuse: It’s Never Too Late to Change HabitsDrug abuse and alcoholism have their roots in many causes. Some people turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the unrelenting pain of past abuse or trauma. Others may be more prone to substance abuse because they live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. However, there’s another group of people with behavior linked to increased addiction rates: those who have a difficult time controlling their impulses.

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Women Get Addicted More Easily Than Men

Posted on April 13, 2013 in Research & News

Women Get Addicted More Easily Than MenAddiction is a terrible disease. It is one that is both mental and physiological. Like other diseases, it has its roots in genetics and environmental factors. Many people are susceptible to becoming addicted to drugs, nicotine, or alcohol because of a combination of these factors along with their own unique circumstances. When a person becomes addicted to a substance, the brain literally changes its chemistry, making it extremely difficult to give it up.

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