One of the biggest challenges people encounter during their recovery process is addiction craving which may lead to relapse if not taken care of right away. Most addiction treatment centers use different techniques to help recovering addicts overcome this obstacle.…
Stop Addiction Cravings with Exercise
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Preventing Addiction Through Vaccination?
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We may finally win the war against addiction with the creation of vaccines that prevent drugs and other addictive substances from releasing their addictive properties. This latest discovery by pharmaceutical companies showed great potential in curbing addiction problems in the …
Addiction Accountability Partner Needed By Josh Hamilton
March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After years of battling drug addiction and alcohol abuse, former All-American baseball star Josh Hamilton is now ready to get back in track and live in sobriety. With open arms and high hopes, the Texas Rangers embrace his return.
With …
A Collaborative Effort To Fight Addiction in Maine
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The fight against prescription drug abuse in Maine has led to the creation of a unique task force that includes members from two political parties in the state.
Though state legislators have different political views, it’s clear that all of …
Herbal Amphetamines Increases Stroke And Death Risk
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Herbal amphetamines are unregulated drugs found in several countries all over the world that provides a certain high similar to cocaine and crystal meth. And because of its herbal qualities or it being plant-based, many users assume it’s safer than …
Drug Addiction More Rampant In Rich Countries
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many people think that drug addiction is a problem that afflicts only those in poor and struggling countries and not countries with high economic and social standings. However, a recent study by the US National Library of Medicine proved it …
Hospitalization of Minors Due To Alcohol Consumption In The US Isn’t New
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Underage drinking isn’t an uncommon phenomenon in the States, unfortunately, and the hospitalization costs of these teens come at a whopping $755 million a year, according to a study made by Mayo Clinic.
Published in the Journal of Adolescent …
Middle Age Drug Addiction Increases One’s Risk Of Dying Early
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many people experiment with heavy drugs like opiates, cocaine and amphetamines during their younger years with about 10% of them quitting once reaching adulthood. According to a research conducted by the University of Alabama and published in the Journal of …
Young People Don’t Understand The Concept of Conscientious Alcohol Consumption
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to a study reported in the Drug and Alcohol Review journal, most young people don’t fully grasp the idea of sensible alcohol consumption and are not knowledgeable or skilled enough to follow the guidelines set by the government in …
New Findings On The Effects Of Cocaine On Teen’s Brains
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A collaborative study made by some scientists and Yale showed that the adolescent’s brain automatically creates a defensive reaction when cocaine is first introduced in the body to protect it from the drug’s ill effects.
Recently, two new studies made …