The more we know about mental illness and diseases like alcoholism, the more we understand how they work. At the same time, the more we understand, the more questions we have, and in turn that leads to more research into these fields. Traditionally, drinking-related substance abuse has been classified into four major categories: Problem drinking,…
According to SAMHSA’s TEDS report for the year 2009, among adults that were admitted for substance abuse treatment for the first time the average age for the individual treated was 34 years of age. The average age for the individuals onset of use of the primary substance treated for was 18.4 years of age. The…
According to the L.A. Times the prescription drug epidemic that has plagued the United States especially drugs like Oxycontin, Roxies, Vicodin and other Opioid drugs overdose deaths has now exceeded traffic fatalities in the U.S. These drugs are the most commonly abused pharmaceutical drug and the most prescribed drug in the United States. The research…
A study released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse recently revealed that Soboxone (buprenorphine plus naloxone) treatment was an effective treatment for individuals dependent on prescription opioid drugs. “The study suggests that patients addicted to prescription opioid painkillers can be effectively treated in primary care settings using Suboxone,” NIDA Director Nora D. Volkow, MD,…
Drug addiction is a vicious cycle that plays havoc in every area of an addicted individuals life. The process to break the cycle of addiction is not an easy one, however it is extremely worth it! Drug treatment is the disturbance of the pattern of addiction. When an individual begins to recognize that they are…
Alcoholism can be linked to many factors such as genetic, cultural, trauma, and hereditary factors to name a few. However, a recent study suggests that the opioid receptors in the brain has been linked to a heightened effect to early expose of alcohol. This heightened effect is believed to play a role in increased consumption…
A young lady has completed her annual physical exam, blood-work, mammogram, and the once over. A week later she receives a call from the Dr’s office while she is at work. The message is cryptic, Dr needs to see you to discuss the results of your mammogram immediately. The young lady asks for more information…
The Washington Post has reported that college administrators are concerned with the rise in use of prescription amphetamines such as Adderall and Ritalin. It has long been a concern that college students utilize these drugs to assist with their focus, night study and cramming for midterms and finals. An increase in the sales of these…
Texas has recently joined other states such as Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, and Missouri that utilize a “no refusal” policy whereas suspected individuals that are Driving Under the Influence (DUI) that refuse breathalyzers are given blood tests. Law enforcement officials praise the policy because it enables them to gather the necessary evidence to charge the individuals…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released details of a new report indicating treatment admissions for prescription pain relievers has risen 430 percent from 1999 to 2009. This epidemic has taken over the country and has increased in every region in the country with the highest increases in the states of Maine,…