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Addiction in the Media

Boxing Great Oscar De La Hoya Admits Addiction, Stay at Drug Rehab

Posted on September 6, 2011 in Addiction in the Media

Such news shouldn’t surprise us, as it comes quite frequently. Yet it always seems to take us off guard, especially when we hear of a celebrity role-model who’s the latest to admit problems with addiction. When former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya admitted during a recent interview with Spanish-language network Univision that he’d had suicidal thoughts and had been in rehab for dependency on alcohol and drugs, it was just the latest in a much-too-long list of well-known figures who’ve come forward about their addiction.

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Addiction as a Brain Disorder

Posted on August 31, 2011 in Research & News

A new definition for addiction has initiated a lively discussion among experts as to where emphasis ought to be placed when describing the condition. The American Medical Association categorized alcoholism as a disease over 50 years ago, but until recently, addictions have been defined largely in behavioral terms.

Following four years of consideration by 80 experts, our American Society of Addictive Medicine (ASAM) now defines addiction as “…a primary, chronic disease of motivation, brain reward, memory and related circuitry … with characteristic bio-psycho-socio-spiritual manifestations.”

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Using Drugs to Relieve Anxiety Increases Risk for Addictions

Posted on August 15, 2011 in Research & News

Some people use drugs and alcohol as a way to relieve anxiety, depression, anger, and other unwanted feelings. This is called “self-medication,” and now a new study indicates that people who self-medicate this way are more likely to develop substance abuse disorders.

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Drug Courts a Win-Win in Many States

Posted on August 8, 2011 in Drug Law News

Plagued by denial, drug addicts are infamous for refusing to get help. But when faced with the threat of jail time, many addicts will agree to the treatment in lieu of incarceration offered by some drug courts. While some will return to drugs or alcohol, studies show that drug court programs by and large have been a win-win for all involved.

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Armed Robberies on the Rise at Pharmacies Nationwide

Posted on July 19, 2011 in Drug Crimes

A scary new trend has pharmacists and their technicians a bit on edge with the recent rise in armed robberies at nationwide pharmacies. Law enforcement professionals in the state of Tennessee said that in 2009 there were 35 robberies in their state and all of the criminals were armed.

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Addiction Recovery from Drugs, Alcohol, Steroids is New Message from Jeremy Jackson

Posted on July 12, 2011 in Addiction in the Media

Actor Jeremy Jackson, known for his role on the television show “Baywatch,” is speaking about his drug addictions and recovery, including recovery from injectable steroid abuse.

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Use of Optogenetics Provides New Information in Drug Addiction Research Process

Posted on July 7, 2011 in Research & News

Recent research into the nature of drug addiction is pointing to the connection between specific brain regions, and utilizing technology in methods not previously performed. Called optogenetics, the research explores the way the brain reacts to rewards and uses manipulations of key brain regions and could provide knowledge experts haven’t seen before.

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Addiction and Moms: Numbers Rising, But Many Keep Problem Secret

Posted on June 21, 2011 in Research & News

A young mother attending her children’s school functions and sports events might not be the typical picture of a person with a drug addiction, but it’s an alarming and growing reality, say experts. Recent articles have highlighted moms who have had children removed from the home or who have spent time incarcerated for drug use. The proverbial soccer mom may resort to stimulants to keep up with a busy schedule, or Xanax to relieve the stress of multiple responsibilities.

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Skittling Drug Habit is Deceptive, Accessible to Preteens and Teens, Warn Experts

Posted on June 5, 2011 in Research & News

What happens when pills resembling a popular candy are abused, and then given a popular term? A dangerous and life-threatening mix results, especially for middle school and high school students, experts warn.

Called “skittling,” the term refers to young people substituting cough suppressants and a decongestant or antihistamine, often found in a little red pill, for the red candies found in a Skittles bag. Then the drugs are consumed by the handful.

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Drug Abuse Numbers Rapidly Rising Among Baby Boomer Generation

Posted on May 31, 2011 in Research & News

Baby Boomers, representing 78 million Americans, may also represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the population to experiment with drugs, say experts.

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