The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points
The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points Acupuncture is a method of treating medical and psychological issues based on influencing the body by inserting needles in specific points of human body, called acupoints. It appears that science may finally be able to verify the existence of acupuncture points, meridians (vessels within the body that conduct Qi, or […]
Changing Cues that Encourage Addiction
Changing Cues that Encourage Addiction The brain controls not only the body, but also motivation and learning. New insight into neurodegenerative disorders such as addiction is providing hope for better understanding of brain processes during substance abuse. Previous research has shown that drug abuse and addiction physically alter the connections between neurons (synapses) that are […]
Trauma and Poverty Effects on Children
Trauma and Poverty Effects on Children One of the causal factors for developing addiction can be childhood trauma, abuse, or untreated mental health issues. To help children, 70 of the 2,116 schools in Los Angeles County have worked out deals with government-funded mental health providers to provide more counselors in their schools, according to Robert […]
Can I Use Marijuana to Help Me Taper Off Harder Drugs?
Can I Use Marijuana to Help Me Taper Off Harder Drugs? Many people who abuse alcohol and drugs also use marijuana. Some, when thinking about quitting, decide that “marijuana maintenance,” substituting marijuana for harder drugs, is a good way to be able to remain high without the negative consequences associated with drugs like heroin or […]
Addiction in the Workplace: The Canadian Experience
Addiction in the Workplace: The Canadian Experience Addiction and substance abuse is a big expense in the workplace, for employers and employees. According to one source, “substance abuse costs Canada almost $40 billion a year in loss of productivity, increased health care and the cost of police and other government involvement.” This is felt by […]
Seniors Abusing Drugs and Alcohol
Seniors Abusing Drugs and Alcohol There is a difference between drug abuse and drug misuse. When it comes to the older adults, most seniors probably misuse prescription drugs, use them in the wrong dosage by mistake or mix them up with other medications they are taking. However, a growing number of elderly Americans have become […]
Be Aware of Mixing Some Common Prescriptions
Be Aware of Mixing Some Common Prescriptions When more than one medical condition is treated at the same time, the medication taken for one condition can sometimes make another one worse. This is true of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Though anyone can inappropriately mix medications, the elderly are most at risk. About three out […]
Dangers of Sleeping Pills
Dangers of Sleeping Pills Many people have difficulty sleeping. It’s a terrible issue to deal with – being unable to get to sleep or stay asleep, tossing and turning all night, then being exhausted and grumpy during the day. To help with this, people take sleeping pills to help them get to sleep more easily […]
The Truth About Over The Counter Medication Abuse
The Truth About Over The Counter Medication Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has recently begun an educational campaign for young people, to teach them about the myths associated with many common prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The truth is most teens and young adults do not know as much as they […]
How Will You Manage the Triggers to Use While in Recovery?
How Will You Manage the Triggers to Use While in Recovery? An excellent article by Kate Green gives some great tips on managing triggers after completing a residential recovery program. Green states that the real work of recovery starts after the addict leaves the treatment center or completes treatment. A trigger is something that suddenly […]