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Addiction is not something we can control, and any individual who opts to use a substance that is potentially addictive is essentially making a decision that may lead to them being dependent on that substance beyond their control. ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Stressful events affect people in a variety of different ways, some people try to take a positive approach to coping with such events, others try to deny their existence, and some people turn to destructive behaviours in an attempt to es ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Addressing the issue of drug addiction is extremely complex, mostly because so is the disease itself. There are a huge number of factors implicated in the use of drugs, including emotional, psychological, social, economic, and phys ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
For those who abuse drugs it may begin as a gradual process, but after a time the changes appear to come more rapidly, leading people to be entirely dependent on drugs both physically and psychologically. For those who choose to ac ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
For many of us, although we may not always want to, we are fortunate to have access to healthcare when we need it. But for others even getting help for simple ailments can be extremely difficult. In the UK we are fortunate in ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Knowing what to expect when you enter a rehabilitation facility can be difficult, especially if it is your first admission or you are receiving help at a new facility. But before entering into any rehab program it is important for ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
The lure of drugs is arguably a strange one, it seems that many people consider only the 'pleasurable' outcomes of taking drugs, and often ignore the negative consequences that can occur as a result. It is a personal choice when an ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Our lives are made up of millions of decisions, some are relatively unimportant (what to wear today), whilst some can have a huge impact on an individual's well-being and the path of their life (e.g. whether to marry).
When it co ...
Article published on 08/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
The risk of drug addiction in young people is relatively high, there are various emotional and psychological issues that influence them to try drugs, and the influences of their friends can also be an important trigger. But while n ...
Article published on 01/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Drug abuse can affect almost every aspect of an individuals well-being, it can affect their health, their confidence, self esteem, judgement and relationships, along with many other areas of their life. Sometimes the outcomes are e ...
Article published on 01/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
We can never know how we will react to something when we try it for the first time. This applies to all areas of life, for example you may find yourself allergic to certain foods, you may not enjoy a new activity, or you may find y ...
Article published on 01/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
People have always found ways to alter their mind, many people engage in safe practices such as meditation to change the way their minds work, but many others use less safe techniques, and often these involve chemicals that can have a ve ...
Article published on 01/02/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Perceptions can be a dangerous thing, they can affect how we act, the situations we put ourselves in and even the people we interact with. Often our perceptions are not based on factual information, but data gathered from unreliabl ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Rehab therapy can mean many different things, and those who enroll on a rehabilitation programme will likely experience many different ways to tackle their drug addictions. I ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
In order for an individual to seek help for a drug addiction, often there are two things that need to happen first; they need to admit they have a problem with drugs, and they need to make the conscious choice to get help. Without ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
The risks associated with drug use vary depending on the drug you use; one of the biggest risks with cannabis is brain damage, for ecstasy one risk is cardiac arrest, and with cocaine risks include st ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Before one can develop an effective drug rehabilitation treatment program, it is first important to be aware of what contributes to drug addiction, and thus what needs to be attended to and altered to he ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
When it comes to drug abuse treatments, there are often certain stages that an individual has to progress through in order to maximise their chances of success in the long term. Admitting to having a problem is the first and most i ...
Article published on 25/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Drug rehab has had a lot of press in recent years, it often seems that you can barely read a newspaper without seeing a story about a celebrity who has checked themselves into rehab for drugs or alcohol, and in many cases these reports h ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Sometimes new medications are brought onto the market, and despite rigorous testing there may be side effects that are not revealed until they are released for general sale, and this can be dangerous for those who are taking the medicati ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
For those who enter rehab drug addiction can mean many different things, for some it may be addiction to alcohol, others it may be street drugs such a cocaine, and there are many others who suffer from addiction to pres ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Even when an individual completes a programme at a rehab clinic, they may still require support for their addiction, and this may come in the form of therapy, group meetings, or even continued ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
One of the least pleasant but unfortunately common consequences of drug addiction is the possibility of a prison sentence. Whether it's for possession of drugs, taking them or even crimes spurred on by drug use (e.g. stealing to pa ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to make people understand the effects of illegal drugs on their minds and bodies can be hard to do, and while campaigns have been used to warn people about the risks, they often have relatively little impact or are ignored. ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
For most of us there are times when we need to talk about what is bothering us and hopefully get it off our chests in order to either find a solution or simply move on. Without being able to talk about what is causing us stress, it ...
Article published on 15/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Often when you think of a residential drug detox center, you associate it with the abuse of drugs such as heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine. But as new drugs are being developed, both medical an ...
Article published on 11/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Drug use can negatively impact many areas of an individual's life, and while they all have implications for their well being, one of the most devastating effects it can have is on their health, both physical and mental.
Man ...
Article published on 11/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction can have serious implications for an individual's health and well-being. Drug addiction is easy to fall prey to, but it is significantly harder to escape from, and it is for this reason that s ...
Article published on 11/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Addiction can occur for a variety of reasons, and often it is a complex mix of various influences that lead an individual to become dependent on drugs to cope. In some circumstances however, addiction can be attributed to behaviour ...
Article published on 11/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
There are many accidents in life that can be avoided, and for many people they could be saved pain and suffering by simply taking some basic steps to secure their safety. However in many cases people choose not to take these steps, ...
Article published on 04/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
The use of substances to boost performance is nothing new, but while some people use herbal and natural products to improve their body's natural ability, others turn to more risky substances, and these can have a serious effect on an ind ...
Article published on 04/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
Genetics plays a vital role in who we are; it affects how we feel and behave, and how we react to stimuli, and it is a mixture of our genetics and our environment that really molds who we are. Sometimes genetics can have a negative ...
Article published on 04/01/2013 by Addiction Advisor
For anyone who has undergone or is currently undergoing treatment for an addictive disorder, they are most likely aware that stress can be a very strong trigger for potential relapse, and although they may have been taught various strate ...
Article published on 28/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When we are young, we often engage in activities that we regret when older; in many cases this results in bad memories of our youth, but in some cases it can have serious implications for our health and well-being. Drug use is one ...
Article published on 28/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are certain mental health conditions that appear to be strongly correlated with substance use disorder; specifically research has found that obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and impulsivity tend to be common in individuals who ...
Article published on 28/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people first use drugs often it is a voluntary action, and although they may be motivated by stress or peer pressure, in the early stages at least, they have the physical ability to stop. However as an individual continues to ...
Article published on 28/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The dangers associated with drug use are certainly cause for concern, and these are only the dangers that we are actually aware of. For any individual it is impossible to say how they will react to a certain drug, and even if they ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The reasons why people choose to abuse drugs often vary from person to person, and while it is never an advisable course of action, to some it may feel that it's their only course, or at least the only one that will help them cope. ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Substance abuse is often related to negative experiences at some point during life. Suffering from abuse as a child is often found to be one of the biggest risk factors, however researchers have found that abuse at any age can infl ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Most of us are aware of the risks around drugs, and even the drugs which are thought to be 'less dangerous' carry risks that people should be aware of. However in some cases the original forms of these drugs, whilst dangerous ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
People choose to access addiction rehab for a variety of reasons, and many people may suffer from addiction to several substances, and this can make the process a little more complex, but seeking help is the ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are certain things that can make us feel better when we are feeling under strain or low in mood, and for most these little 'pick me ups' are essential in order for us to function effectively and overcome any obstacles that may affe ...
Article published on 19/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
We all know that effective parenting is important in order to raise well adjusted and happy children, but in these difficult financial times, it often seems that parents are not able to spend as much time with their children as in the pa ...
Article published on 13/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Cocaine addiction is well known to be very difficult to break, and individuals who suffer from this form of addiction can suffer very unpleasant and dangerous consequences as a result. Unfortuna ...
Article published on 13/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are a variety of reasons why a person may choose to use drugs, it could be peer pressure, curiosity, escape, or to try and deal with stress. But recent reports suggest that in some cases, certain drugs are being used to try a ...
Article published on 13/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many people who choose to misuse drugs because they don't fully understand the consequences of their actions. Despite campaigns to educate people about the risks of drug use, many individuals still do not appreciate the n ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There is still some debate about the nature of addiction, regarding whether it is a choice or a disease of the brain. It must be admitted that there is often some element of choice, at least initially, however as an addiction takes ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It is an unfortunate truth that people who want to hide their drug use will go to extreme lengths to do so. Finding ways to cheat on drug screening is not uncommon, and this can mean that people who may require help for a drug addi ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most frustrating things about drug use is that there are so many varieties to choose from and this wide range of choice can make accurate reporting on drug use very difficult. Trying to get accurate numbers about who is ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to reduce the rewarding effects of drugs is one of the most important aspects of treatment for drug addiction. Without this reward effect, individuals begin to feel very little pleasure from taking drugs and thus can begin t ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many people who have been requested to seek help for their drinking as a result of driving under the influence of alcohol, however recent reports suggest that in some areas, it is not drinking that is the concern.
The r ...
Article published on 05/12/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Developing psychosis as a result of drug abuse can be one of the most mentally damaging and long lasting effects of drug use. Many people who abuse drugs, such as cannabis, widely underestimate the risks they place themselves in, a ...
Article published on 29/11/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many reasons that people take drugs, and sometimes the drug they choose to take can tell us much about the reasons for it. Cannabis is often seen as the 'fun' drug, with the least risks associated with it (although this i ...
Article published on 29/11/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to prevent young people from using illegal drugs is a tough job, the pressure from peers, and the glamourization of drugs in the media and by celebrities, only help to encourage young people to make poor choices when it comes to d ...
Article published on 29/11/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people succumb to the disease of addiction, they rarely do it in an attempt to actively destroy their lives, but more commonly in an attempt to escape from them. Unfortunately, addiction is a very destructive force, and people ...
Article published on 29/11/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction is often associated with a strong psychological dependency, as well as physical withdrawal symptoms. Often the first step in treating a drug addiction is undergoing a drug addiction treatment detox. This ...
Article published on 16/11/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For those who may have entered into residential drug rehab, addiction will probably have blighted their life for some time. It can have a far reaching range of unpleasant effects, it ...
Article published on 31/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Relapse is one of the biggest fears for most recovering addiction sufferers, and although while in rehabilitation clinics they are often taught techniques to help them prepare for, and prevent ...
Article published on 31/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The human body is a very complex organism, and we are only slowly coming to understand how all the different areas of the body work and how they relate to one another to lead to health and illness. The brain is even more complicate ...
Article published on 31/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Motherhood can change a woman's life in countless ways, in many cases it provides, joy, contentment, love, and a fair amount of stress. But it seems that in addition to these aspects, motherhood may also be able to offer protection ...
Article published on 31/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Often when we get ill we simply go to the doctors and they offer us a diagnosis and a solution to 'fix' us. However in some cases there are illnesses that doctors find difficult to diagnose, and sometimes individuals are reluctant ...
Article published on 31/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are growing numbers of young people who are having to check into private rehabilitation clinics as a result of drug addiction. Addiction is becoming an increasingly worrying ...
Article published on 24/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There have been numerous reports in the recent past about the increase of prescription drug abuse (BBC News, 2011). Efforts have been increased in the US and UK to address this problem, and reports suggest there have been improveme ...
Article published on 18/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The brain is a wonderfully complex machine, it controls the way we think, behave and feel. It can be our best friend or our worst enemy. For people who are fortunate to have a brain that is chemically balanced and produces po ...
Article published on 18/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Abusing illicit substances can have a huge impact on an individual's life. Initially it may seem that the pleasures of a drug outweigh the negative side effects, but often as people become more entrenched in their drug use, this sw ...
Article published on 18/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Being young can be a very difficult time for anyone, there are a great many changes that happen at this stage of life, and these can be very hard to tackle without support from others. But a teenagers life can become considerably m ...
Article published on 18/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Due to recent concerns about people misusing certain prescription drugs, attempts have been made to clamp down on the prescribing of these medications. Doctors are now being encouraged to be more strict with their prescriptions and ...
Article published on 09/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Prescription painkiller abuse is a very real problem in our society. Drugs that numb pain are often derived from opiates, and similar in their addictive tendencies to heroin and morphine, thus making them very high risk drugs. &nbs ...
Article published on 09/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Personal characteristics such as impulsivity and compulsiveness have long had associations with addictive disorders. Those who are more impulsive tend to drink more heavily, and are more likely to try and become addicted to drugs, ...
Article published on 09/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction can lead to some very serious consequences; it could lead to physical health problems, it could lead to loss of employment, and it can affect relationships with others. For some they are able to maintain a relatively ...
Article published on 09/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Beating a drug addiction can be a huge trial for those involved, but for some it is a necessary precaution to prevent any health complications, or possibly to allow an individual to receive treatment for a health condition.
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Article published on 04/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many differences between individuals who take take drugs and those who do not, and there are also huge differences between those who use drugs, some who use drugs are eager and even desperate to overcome their addiction, while ...
Article published on 04/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are a range of side effects associated with various drug addictions; some are physical, some are mental, some are involuntary and some are by choice, but largely they are usually negative in their effect. Poor eating habits a ...
Article published on 04/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Stress affects many, if not most, of us. It can come in a variety of forms, from missing the bus to having an argument with a spouse, to losing someone we care for. But for most of us stress is an everyday event, and while we ...
Article published on 04/10/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drugs have been a long standing problem not only in the UK but all around the world. Efforts are constantly being made to try and stem the influx of drugs into cities, and to try and prevent people form taking them. Unfortuna ...
Article published on 27/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It is an unfortunate truth that the drugs industry is a huge business, there are many people involved at all levels that keep the wheels turning of this unpleasant business, and due to the fact that for many people it is a business, huge ...
Article published on 27/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
During rehab therapy may be required for various reasons; individuals may have emotional issues that they need to address or they may just wish to discuss their life during the dru ...
Article published on 27/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The dangers of various drugs are wide and varied, and it seems that new complications are being discovered virtually every day. Some of these complications are of course more serious than others, but they all have the potential to ...
Article published on 27/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In the past suffering from an addiction to prescription drugs was a relatively easy trap to fall into. Often doctors were unaware of the extent to which prescription drug addiction was a problem, and as such continued to prescribe ...
Article published on 27/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Many of us have probably been in a situation where we found ourselves extremely hyperactive or over-excited, and while it may have been fun for a short period, eventually it can become exhausting, and it can even make us do things we may ...
Article published on 21/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For some people life can feel extremely overwhelming, and it can be difficult for them to cope with setbacks. We all cope differently, but for those of us who are able to cope in an appropriate manner when faced with trials in our ...
Article published on 21/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are always discoveries being made about the negative effects of drug use, with even the more 'casual' drug users putting their health at risk. But for many people the health risks seem like they are issues that will arise in ...
Article published on 21/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug use has long been linked with other mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Individuals who misuse illicit drugs can find themselves very low in mood, very nervous about everyday tasks, and very unmotivated to eng ...
Article published on 21/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many complications that can arise from using illicit drugs. It could come in the form of problems with family, altercations with the justice system, or even serious health conditions. Many of these issues can be rec ...
Article published on 21/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Teaching children about the dangers of drug use is not an easy task, young people often feel that adults are being judgmental, 'out of touch' and hypocritical, especially when it comes to marijuana use. However even marijuana has i ...
Article published on 14/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Many individuals who chose to misuse drugs do so whilst they are young. Youth is typically a time for experimentation and rebellion, and this can lead some individuals to trial illicit drugs. While some young people try such ...
Article published on 14/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to beat a drug addiction can be a long haul process, and while all drug addictions have their complications, making them difficult to overcome, there are certain drugs that have a greater physical impact on the body, making it act ...
Article published on 14/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Sometimes drug addiction can be viewed as a massive burden on society, and this can be the reason behind government initiatives to tackle the 'war on drugs'. Undoubtedly drug addiction does have a big cost on society, individuals s ...
Article published on 14/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In the past drug addiction has been linked with various personality traits that seem to increase the likelihood of an individual of developing a drug addiction. Some of these traits include impulsivity, with individuals who some hi ...
Article published on 14/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When it comes to drug addiction, many of us bury our heads under the sand. Until it affects us directly many people are quick to ignore the issue, or even view those who suffer with a critical and judgmental eye. Although for ...
Article published on 07/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Understanding how effective addiction treatments are is an essential part in maximising their success rates. But in order to understand how useful they are, it is first necessary to have the suitable data to look at and analyse.&nb ...
Article published on 07/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people succumb to a drug addiction it can leave them feeling helpless and desperate. Often people continue to use drugs because they feel unable or unwilling to address their addiction, or they may feel that no one can help th ...
Article published on 07/09/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The news that prescription drug use has increased in recent years is relatively well know, the fact that increasing numbers of individuals are abusing prescription painkillers is less well understood. But although alerting people t ...
Article published on 29/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Our lives have changed great deal over the years, through scientific discoveries we have found new ways to use natural resources to help improve and extend our daily lives. But there has also been a dramatic increase in dependency ...
Article published on 29/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Coping with addiction in the family is never pleasant, in some cases it is managed very well, and the support network helps all involved to cope in a very difficult situation. Unfortunately, the more common scenario is that individ ...
Article published on 29/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction is a serious problem, not only for the individual suffering from the disorder, but also for society as a whole. Drugs often lead to crime, individuals suffering from addiction utilise valuable healthcare resources, a ...
Article published on 23/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Beating a drug addiction requires many things; it may require medications to help make the process safer, support from others to help the process, and it often requires a lot of thinking. This thinking may be done in order to try a ...
Article published on 23/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When an individual develops a dependency on drugs, the idea of one day living without them can seem alien and near impossible. Drugs take such a tight hold of an individual's brain and body, many people feel helpless to resist, and ...
Article published on 23/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Many of us have experienced cravings for a certain food, some f us may have gone on a diet where we denied ourselves a certain food, and a few days later that is all we can think about, and suddenly we find ourselves gorging on said food ...
Article published on 23/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Most of us are aware that drug use is taking place in our society. But unless we have experienced it first hand, either as a someone who misused drugs, or as loved one of a drug misuser, it can be difficult to really understand the ...
Article published on 16/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There is often much confusion about the risks of marijuana. There are those who state that the risks are relatively few, while other studies have identified sever cognitive impairments and behavioural difficulties as a result of ma ...
Article published on 16/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many issues that can arise that may increase an individual's risk of succumbing to drug addiction. Some of these issues are beyond our control, while some are more as a result of circumstances and can be reduced with appr ...
Article published on 16/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The side effects of different drugs are wide and varied, and an individual's health will almost always be be affected by the drug use. Sometimes the effect is not a direct result of the drug use, but an unfortunate by-product. ...
Article published on 16/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The human body is an amazing thing, it has many properties that allow humans to function at a very high level, and also recovery from attacks from the outside world. The amazing properties of the human body have led to some incredi ...
Article published on 07/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Ecstasy is a very controversial drug, there are those who argue it it 'safe' to use if only used on occasions, while others argue that it is unsafe to use no matter what. The debate continues to rage on, and there is much conflicti ...
Article published on 07/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs around, and the negative effects it can have on an individuals health and mental state are well documented. There have been many developments in how to help individuals with a cocaine addi ...
Article published on 07/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There has been much research that shows how individuals who behave impulsively, tend to be more likely to suffer from addiction. It has been shown that individuals who show higher levels of impulsivity tend to make poorer decisions ...
Article published on 07/08/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many of us who, at this time, are feeling the pinch of the recession. For a large number of people, things seem like a constant struggle as people work hard to earn money and yet still seem to have none. But althoug ...
Article published on 31/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people sign up to a drug treatment program, they often have preconceived ideas about what it will involve. For some, these beliefs may be validated by their experiences, but for many people they will learn that their ideas abo ...
Article published on 31/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the biggest difficulties in trying to protect people from drug abuse is that the drugs industry can change at the drop of a hat. Although there has been a crack down on well known illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine, dr ...
Article published on 31/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For some people the prospect of accessing a detox rehab program is less than appealing. It may be due to fear or because they like their lives at the moment, but whatever the reason, people will ...
Article published on 31/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Combating drug cravings can be one of the hardest tasks when it comes to beating addiction. Not only do cravings arise as a result of cues, such as a place you used to take drugs, but they are also a physical problem as well, as ma ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It may surprise people to hear that initially when it encounters a new drug, the brain is often highly resistant to it. The brain plays a huge role in the development of addiction disorders, and drugs can drastically alter the mole ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There is a great deal about our, bodies and brains that we as lay people do not understand, and that scientists are only just beginning to. Scientists are only now beginning to appreciate how our natural instincts may play a role i ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction can affect almost anybody at any time and anywhere. Although there are certain factors and situations that may increase the likelihood, the fact remains that if an individual chooses to try a drug, they drastically i ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When an individuals suffers from a drug addiction, it is often not only the individual in question that suffers, but also those around them, who feel helpless and hopeless at their inability to do anything to help.
Initially drug ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For many people, the progression onto 'hard drugs' is not as quick as we assume. Admittedly there are individuals who choose to try a class A drug straight away and become addicted to these types of substances very quickly. H ...
Article published on 27/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In some rehab centres they consider detox and rehab as two very separate processes, and while they may likely include a very small amount of emotional support and activities, some treatment facilities take the view that detox should occu ...
Article published on 10/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The use of recreational drugs is often associated with poor decision making and novelty seeking behaviour, and it seems that often those who are impulsive and are interested in trying new things do tend to be more likely to try drugs and ...
Article published on 10/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The factors that contribute to an individual succumbing to a drug addiction are numerous, and although the main ones are biological factors, and social environment, it cannot be denied that there are other factors that can have a large i ...
Article published on 10/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The dangers that are associated with drug use are wide and varied. It does not end with the physical dangers to health, there are also risks that come as a result of trying to get hold of the drugs or trying to pay for them.& ...
Article published on 05/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In order to offer the best service to individuals, one of the most important things that can be done is to constantly review that service. This is the cases in almost every sector, from retail to restaurants and from police service ...
Article published on 05/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Despite the warnings we hear about well known drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin, some of the most dangerous drugs that people can get their hands on are actually the ones we know very little about. Some people are turning ...
Article published on 05/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It appears that drug abuse is beginning younger and younger these days. In some cases the influences of parents who abuse drugs or mothers who abused drugs during pregnancy can have a huge impact on the likelihood of adolescents al ...
Article published on 05/07/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most distressing situations when it comes to drug addiction is when it also affects the life of children. Addiction during pregnancy and while caring for children can be very difficult and turn make what should be a beau ...
Article published on 27/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people choose to undergo a drug detox, at present the only option available in many facilities is the use of medications to help handle the withdrawal symptoms ...
Article published on 21/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For some people, after years of substance misuse, their brains become altered quite drastically, and although this often occurs on a biological level, there is also a great deal of psychological changes that arise as a results of drug ad ...
Article published on 08/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Recovering from a drug addiction can take a long time, and even those who feel they have done so 'successfully', i.e. they have been able to sustain long term abstinence, can still suffer side effects and negative effects of their past d ...
Article published on 08/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
For some people use of cannabis is only a temporary state of affairs, for others it is a starting point towards more damaging behaviours, including the use of more 'hard-core' drugs like heroin or c ...
Article published on 08/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The reasons behind an individuals choosing to misuse drugs can often be an important factor in drug addiction programs, and is often one of the major issues to be addressed in treatment. For som ...
Article published on 08/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When individuals are encouraged to seek detox or rehab services for a drug addiction, one of the most crucial aspects is to get support from the most appropriate people. Res ...
Article published on 08/06/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are certain behaviours that we often associate with drug addiction, and the majority of them are not positive. Violent and disruptive behaviour are some of the most negative actions associated ...
Article published on 31/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Many people who are suffering from a drug addiction may in fact be eager to seek help for their problems, or their friends and family may be interested in what they can do to help their loved one, but may ...
Article published on 31/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In order to provide successful drug rehab to individuals, there needs to be sufficient numbers of trained individuals who are able to provide suitable services. In the past, offering advice, suppor ...
Article published on 31/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Treating drug addiction is often far more complex than simply treating the physical addiction. There are a number of issues associated with addiction, both prior to and following an individuals drug use. When people enter int ...
Article published on 22/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Due to the illegal nature of most street drugs, it is an unfortunate truth that many drug users eventually find themselves serving a prison sentence at some point in their lives. Although this experience is often highly unpleasant, ...
Article published on 22/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are a number of negative effects of drug use, and these can affect many aspects of people's lives. However, some of the most devastating effects are the physical ones that drugs can have, which include damage to the body, and ...
Article published on 22/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to encourage individuals to stop misusing drugs is an extremely difficult challenge, and although the government is trying to make it as difficult as possible to access drugs, in an attempt to protect people, those who are determi ...
Article published on 22/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to protect teenagers and young individuals from drug addiction is a difficult task. As a parent or carer it is hard to get the balance right between concern and discipline, as when you get it ...
Article published on 22/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Those who seek treatment for addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine, which are often considered to 'heavy hitters' in the drug community, have often gone thro ...
Article published on 17/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It is an unfortunate truth that increasing numbers of individuals are needing to access a drug center due to dependency on prescription drugs instead of illicit substances. As with other forms of ...
Article published on 17/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The positive effects of entering into and completing a drug treatment program can be incredible. It can positively affect how people so in their relationships, their careers and even their health. But one of the most positive ...
Article published on 17/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Often people who decide to access treatment at an addiction center have reached a point in their lives where the negative effects of their substance misuse have gotten so bad they are desperat ...
Article published on 17/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Rehabs in UK and worldwide are having to deal with new issues than they have before, and are having to offer treatment for new drugs and substances that have developed in society. Although it can be dif ...
Article published on 10/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Deciding how to handle individuals who misuse drugs is a difficult decision. On the one hand their actions are illegal and should be punished, but on the other they are suffering from a disease and need help to get better. ...
Article published on 10/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most dangerous aspect of any drug addiction is the possibility of an overdose. Often individuals take their drug use a step too far and will either end up in the hospital, or will not wake up at all. Overdose is co ...
Article published on 10/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the essential skills that people learn during rehab is to learn to handle temptations and develop their will power when faced with drug cues. However, this is often not as easy as it seems as the ...
Article published on 02/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Addiction can arise as a result of many different circumstances or events, and often people who suffer drug addiction come from negative experiences in their past. However, in some cases people become addicted to drugs, really thro ...
Article published on 02/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the biggest potential problems with addiction is that there are always new and different drugs becoming available for people to try, and may possibly become addicted to. In some ways, well known drugs such as cocaine and her ...
Article published on 02/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When it comes to drug addiction, people are always on the look out for possible reasons for a person choosing to use drugs, and are always trying to find links between personality traits, behaviours and later drug addict ...
Article published on 02/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In the fight against drug addiction, one of the strongest weapons the government has in it's arsenal is the law. New drugs are constantly springing up all over the country, and the most effective step the government can take is to ...
Article published on 02/05/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Those who enter the criminal justice system due to drug misuse often end up with a permanent black mark against their name which can impair their lives in many ways post release. Due to this effect, after being released from jail, ...
Article published on 26/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There have been some amazing developments in drug addiction treatment, some of which have focused on using medication in order to help people overcome their addiction or using emerging technology to help people cope. But sometimes ...
Article published on 26/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction treatments have evolved a great deal over the years, and there have been some fairly radical treatments suggested and trialled. One of these 'radical' treatments that has been suggested is the use of hallucinogenic d ...
Article published on 26/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most difficult issues to deal with if you suffer from addiction can be the craving that goes with it. Even if people are able to remove themselves from potentially dangerous environments that will arouse drug related cue ...
Article published on 19/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In many cases rehab therapy is necessary for people to address all of the issues associated with their drug addiction. However in some instances it is more important than oth ...
Article published on 19/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One reason why drug addiction is so prevalent in our society and why people continue to use drugs despite the well known negative effects, is the high they receive as a result. On some level we can all understand how that can be ap ...
Article published on 19/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are numerous different reasons why people become addicted to drugs or alcohol. It may be in part due to social issues, environmental factors, brain chemistry or even as some studies suggest, sue to gender differences.
...
Article published on 19/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people enter into a rehabilitation clinic, they are usually aware that the process will not be easy. Rehabilitation takes incredible personal strength and will power, and the road i ...
Article published on 12/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Men and women differ in a huge variety of ways; they have different emotional reactions, brain structure and personalities. However, only recently has it been discovered that men and women also differ in their reactions to drugs us ...
Article published on 12/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most frustrating aspects of drug addiction is that it is a vicious circle that can seem impossible to break. Unfortunately both physiological and social influences can make it very difficult for an individual to overcome ...
Article published on 12/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug addiction have have a variety of effects on an individual. It can cause ill effects on a person's health and social activities, and it can also have quite drastic effects on a person's personality. Those close to someone ...
Article published on 12/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Trying to develop new treatment options for addiction is a never ending endeavour. However, whereas there have been a relatively large amount of drug treatment options for alcoholism and even heroin addiction, those who are s ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Rehab therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing or family therapy can be one of the most important components of a successful rehab program.&n ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most common worried that people have when they enter into rehab is what will happen when they leave. When you enter into a rehab program there are many safeguards in order to protect their re ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There has been some recent discussion about the dangers associated with how we classify and treat addictions. Although it is now becoming recognised that addiction is a disease of the brain, some are concerned about how this affect ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most frustrating things about the war on drugs is that it is never ending. No matter what provisions the government puts in place to help protect people from the danger of drugs, it never appears to be enough. In m ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
We often hear about the devastation of heroin addiction, and the research and provisions available to treat it. However, despite the high prevalence of cocaine addiction in some areas of the UK, it receives relatively little intere ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The is a lot of investigation into different treatment programs for drug and alcohol addictions, and a rehab center may offer a variety of different options to help an individual recover from ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Those who start using drugs from an early age often find themselves addicted very easily, and new research looking at teenage cocaine use and the teenage brain may have identified part of the reason for this.
An investigati ...
Article published on 05/04/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There has been a lot of investigation recently into the role of social networking sites such as twitter and facebook and their influence on teen behaviours, and their influence may influence the way rehab, UK ...
Article published on 27/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the problems facing society at present, and one factor in the high number of people needing to attend rehab, is the low price of alcohol and drugs. However, whereas efforts can and are being made ...
Article published on 27/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Even people who are able to admit they are suffering from addiction will not find it easy to admit themselves into a rehab clinic. There is a lot of trepidation about the process, and it ...
Article published on 27/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Partly due to the long term debate about the possible legalization of cannabis, people are under the impression that it is not a dangerous drug. Many people who use cannabis do so in the belief that it is comparatively no more dang ...
Article published on 27/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Substance abuse can arise as a result of many different issues, but one of the most distressing issues that are commonly correlated with substance misuse is that of severe early trauma. In far too many cases, individuals who report ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Prescription drug misuse is on the rise (BBC News, 2011; AOL, 2011). After being used initially for their intended purpose, many people are now regularly using painkillers or tranquilizers simply because they can’t not. ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
A large number of Dutch heroin addicts have been reported to be using a rehab clinic in Scotland, as Scottish authorities are reluctant to pay for local residents to use to service. Inst ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Addiction can affect people from all backgrounds and social situations, and worryingly it also affects people of all ages. Research is most common into adult addictive behaviours, however this does not mean that addiction does not ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the most unfortunate circumstances of drug addiction is when people become addicted to a substance that was intended to aid their health. Many people are suffering from addiction to prescription painkillers, and reports are ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug and alcohol addiction has been a social problem for many years, and although research has been fairly continuous in it’s attempts to break the vicious cycle of addiction, it has thus far had relatively little impact. How ...
Article published on 12/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Rehabilitation clinics can quite literally be a life saving service in some cases. Although people often do not wish to know that there is a rehabilitation centre in their local area, it cannot b ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug use and rehab are big news in the UK, with reports continuously being generated about government plans to tackle the problem of drug abuse. However, it seems that no matter what plans the government can work out, individuals w ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
People vary in many different ways, from what they wear, do, who they see, and what they enjoy. It thus stands to reason that people will react differently to drug use and have different preferences fro drug misuse treatment. ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
As research continues to investigate issues around drug addiction and develop new treatment initiatives, it is natural that rehab programs will follow suit and adapt their treatment options to try and maximise the chances of successful r ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
In our modern world people are seeking rehab for a variety of disorders, aside from drug and alcohol addictions people can seek help for gambling addiction, sex addiction, internet and even gaming addiction (Sky News, 2011).
...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
One of the problems that many addiction sufferers face is that even if they desperately desire to stop misusing drugs, often the negative social influences and detrimental environmental factors remain the same. In far too many case ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When people think about drug addiction they will often conjure up images of heroin users or those who use cocaine. However, there are other drug addictions that in some ways are more dangerous, that of prescription drug addiction.& ...
Article published on 05/03/2012 by Addiction Advisor
People who enter voluntarily into rehabilitation clinics tend to perform better than those who are forced to attend through the criminal justice system or for other reasons, and it is this level of engagement that can make the difference ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
People seek out rehab for a variety of reasons, it may be because their drug or alcohol misuse has impacted their health, job of family life, or it may be forced upon them as a result of criminal justice intervention. In ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Most people are aware that illicit drug use is a fairly common occurrence in society. The media often plays a part in sensationalizing drug use and it's negative connotations. However it seems that the far less entertaining s ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Entering into drugs rehabilitation treatment provides individuals with the tools to help them break free from the grip of substance misuse, and the most effective types of drug rehabilitation involve a t ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It is an unfortunate truth that drug use is rife amongst the adolescent population. But despite the fact that we are aware of this group of drug users, there are relatively few facilities available to them to help them stop their d ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Detox treatment can be one of the most important stages on the road to recovery for people who misuse alcohol or drugs. But it is a difficult experience and the fear can put people off. ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Despite the positive impact that a detox center can have on an individuals life, there is still a great deal of trepidation about these centres and people still associate them with dangerous individuals who cannot be trusted. But i ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Many people may assume that they would recognise an individual exhibiting detox symptoms, as drug abuse and the negative aspects correlated with it, including detox, are flaunted in the media, either ...
Article published on 22/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When we think about drug abuse, we rarely consider it as a disease. However, more and more research is being produced that states that addiction is a disease (Chandler, Fletcher, & Volkow, 2009), and that if we are able to discover ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
People have always assumed a link between addiction and crime. It is relatively understandable why people jump to this conclusion, in the case of illicit drugs, the mere action is in fact a crime. However it is not just illeg ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Addiction can be a progressive illness; it can change in line with our culture and social situations. People are beginning to experience addictions in new ways and are becoming addicted to new things as ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Recent news shows that a television company in the US is trading treatment opportunities for the chance to document addicts at their weakest moment (ABC News, 2008). The success of this endeavor could be a sign that in many cases a ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
When we consider those suffering from addiction, we may often think of disheveled individuals who will do anything in order to obtain their next 'fix', and we may feel sorry for that individual or anger towards them and how they are hurt ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
We are often told that prevention is better than a cure, and this is certainly true in the case of addiction. But while health services run campaigns that desperately try to impact on people the negative effects drugs have on your ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
With the rise in new drugs becoming increasingly available, and the persistence of more mainstream drugs being accessible, it is quickly becoming apparent that provisions need to be available for people who are dependent on these drugs, ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
It is difficult to imagine a world without substance misuse. It seems to be around us wherever we turn, it can impact our lives directly where we lose people we care about because of it; or we can be subject to abuse by someone who ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Those who are suffering with an addiction can find it extremely difficult to take the steps necessary to halt their dependence on drugs or alcohol. As is often mentioned, the first step is admitting you have a problem, and while th ...
Article published on 02/02/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Aftercare is a vital part of any treatment programme, and should be engaged with immediately following discharge from rehab. The following research investigates the impact that fellowship meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Na ...
Article published on 25/01/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Drug treatment is usually a challenging but necessary step for those who suffer from addiction.
Addiction is unique to each person, and effective drugs rehab treatment will aim to address the specific needs of the individual. A n ...
Article published on 25/01/2012 by Addiction Advisor
Addiction is typically viewed as an illness prone to relapse and the need for re-engagement with a detox program. Therefore, it is important to establish relapse triggers so that individuals may maintain their abstinence in the long-term ...
Article published on 25/01/2012 by Addiction Advisor
The trends in drug use have varied over recent years, and can be reflective of a number of things including culture, cost and accessibility of different types of drugs. The DrugScope Street Drug Trends Survey (2009) found that more peopl ...
Article published on 25/01/2012 by Addiction Advisor
There are many different types of treatment available for heroin addiction, ranging from residential rehab centers UK to community based detox maintenance programmes. During treatment there ar ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
The impact of a heroin addiction both on the individual’s health and lifestyle, including social issues around criminal activities have led to a range of treatment options being explored. Alongside residential treatment at ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
As well as being highly addictive and damaging to social and financial facets of life, injecting drugs also poses the very serious threat of acquired diseases. Hepatitis B and HIV pose some of the greatest risks to intravenous drug users ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
In order to increase detoxification access for heroin users, and minimise frequent relapse typical to heroin dependent users, it is important to consult and recognise the views of those attempting to access a heroin detox.
Resear ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Recent policy changes have begun to try to incorporate approaches that are more person-centred and individualised (Best et al., 2010). With more emphasis on the recovery approach being made in community settings concerns have been raised ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral infection that is common among injecting drug users. In Ireland, as in other developed countries, injecting drug use accounts for most Hepatitis C infections, with prevalence rates of 62%-81%. Therefore ...
Article published on 06/12/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Alcohol Addiction
The number of patients admitted to hospital suffering from alcohol addiction has topped one million for the first time, according to figures from the NHS informati ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Alcohol Problems
In 2008, UK statistics revealed that nearly three quarters of the men and over a half of the women interviewed had drunk at least one alcoholic beverage over the previous week. Of these, 11% of men and 6 ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Alcoholism and the NHS
A recent article in Drink and Drug News details the cost that alcohol abuse is having upon NHS. The charity, Alcohol Concern, have detailed in their late ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Drug Treatment Centres
According to the National Treatment Agency (NTA) for Substance Misuse, approximately 3.8 million people throughout England and Wales use at least one illegal substance each year. Further, class A d ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
How to help a drug addict
One of the main issues relating to drug dependence is the possibility of relapse. Alongside the therapeutic and psychological programmes addressing this risk within treatment for drug dependency ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Info in Cannabis
The risks of smoking cannabis are becoming more highlighted with ever increasing build up of evidence from studies that investigate the associated risks of cannabis usage. Despite this, common misconcept ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Private Alcohol Rehab London
An article in the London Evening Standard has described how London's only women-only treatment centre
aimed at he ...
Article published on 04/08/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Alcohol Addiction Treatment
In December 2010, the Home Office released its new Drug Strategy outlining the government's approach to tackling drugs and addressing alcohol dependence: Drug Strategy 2010: Reducing demand, r ...
Article published on 14/07/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Rehabilitation – Does it work?
According to Addiction Today, the National Treatment Agency (NTA) for substance misuse has been pessimistic about the success rates of rehabilitation. Studies have indicated t ...
Article published on 14/07/2011 by Addiction Advisor
DRUG REHAB CENTRES
Generally there is a distinct lack of research into drug rehabilitation centres in the UK and it is assumed that this is because there is a lack of research interest and funding in this area. That said, the r ...
Article published on 14/07/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Drug treatment centers- are they effective?
Abstaining from mind altering substances is one of the many aims of individuals entering drug treatment centres. This goal requires not just the absence of the drug of choice that the s ...
Article published on 14/07/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Region of the brain activated during drugs relapse
US scientists have identified an area ...
Article published on 18/03/2011 by Addiction Advisor
Home Office Minister Alan Campbell has announced changes to classification and penalties. The government decided to reclassify cannabis from Class C to Class B because repeated cannabis use can, as the independent Advisory Council on the Mi ...
Article published on 18/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
The Drug and Alcohol Review has released a special issue on the use of new technologies in the treatment of drug problems. The issue highlights the use of mobile phones, the internet and computers to treat drug use problems."We ...
Article published on 16/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
About 11% of the 4 million babies born in the US each year have been exposed to alcohol or illicit drugs in the womb, according to a June 2006 report by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. If removed from the home by c ...
Article published on 13/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
DrugScope has welcomed the publication of the All Party Parliamentary Drugs Misuse Group's (APPDMG) findings from its inquiry into dependence and addiction to over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Based on evidence gathered f ...
Article published on 06/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
New legislation that has come into effect this month will introduce tougher penalties on businesses that breach health and safety regulations. According to Concateno, Europe's leading drug testing company, the new legislation adds a further ...
Article published on 05/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
DrugScope recently welcomed the publication of new figures from the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) on the numbers of young people who have received specialist support for drug and alcohol misuse. Until now, reliable da ...
Article published on 04/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
An investigation by DrugScope's Druglink magazine has revealed concerning trends in the use of the Class C drug ketamine, with users taking higher doses of the drug and more people injecting the substance. Some drug services are also report ...
Article published on 03/01/2009 by Addiction Advisor
There are signs that the ongoing decline in teen marijuana use in recent years has stalled; however the downward trend in cigarette and alcohol use continues, according to the 2008 Monitoring the Future (MTF) Survey. Results were announced ...
Article published on 28/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New technology could help prevent addicts from giving in to temptation.This is the conclusion of Frank Ryan, from Birkbeck College who spoke recently at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical ...
Article published on 27/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Since 1975 the Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey has measured drug, alcohol, and cigarette use and related attitudes among adolescent students nationwide. Survey participants report their drug use behaviours across three time periods: life ...
Article published on 27/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
In a committee opinion issued recently, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has called for ob-gyns to ask all of their patients about drug and alcohol use and to help women get the help they need. Although time co ...
Article published on 24/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Rewarding and stressful signals don't seem to have much in common. But researchers studying diseases ranging from drug addiction to anxiety disorders are finding that the brain's reward and stress signalling circuits are intertwined in comp ...
Article published on 21/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New data indicates that 2.3 million people who participate in self-help groups for alcohol or illicit drug use currently abstain from use of these substances. Based on a nationwide survey conducted by the United States' Substance Abuse and ...
Article published on 20/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The latest Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) report - drawn from a sample of hospital emergency departments across the Nation - indicates that more than 1.7 million visits for treatment were associated with some form of substance misuse or ...
Article published on 19/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
In a new report published online in the January issue of Addiction, researchers question whether current licensing policies have contributed to a rise in the phenomenon of "pre-drinking" amongst young people. "Pre-drinking" or " ...
Article published on 18/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
After serving time, prisoners battling heroin addiction, mental illness and HIV face many challenges as they re-enter society. As part of an effort to make this transition easier on both the prisoner and the community, researchers at the Ya ...
Article published on 16/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new UK Drugs Policy Commission has been published - Working towards recovery, Getting problem drug users into jobs. The review reaches a wide range of conclusions on getting problem drug users 'fit for the job' and addressing employers' c ...
Article published on 10/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Scientists in Oregon and Washington State are reporting the development and successful testing of a new method for determining the extent of illicit drug use in entire communities from water flushed down toilets that enters municipal wastew ...
Article published on 08/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The two overall winners of this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives awards were announced by UK Home Office Minister Alan Campbell at an awards ceremony in London recently. Daniel Smyth from the Brent Centre for Young People ...
Article published on 05/12/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths (np-SAD) recently published its annual report on drug-related deaths in the UK.Some of the main findings of the report include: Notifications of 1,539 drug-related deaths oc ...
Article published on 30/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new study at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory suggests that vigabatrin (a.k.a. gamma vinyl-GABA, or GVG) blocks drug-seeking behaviour in animals previously trained to associate methamphetamine with a p ...
Article published on 29/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Improving outcomes for service users with complex needs is top of the agenda for a new partnership of charities working around social exclusion. Homeless Link, Clinks, DrugScope and Mind are working together to promote and influ ...
Article published on 25/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drug abusers are often characterised as being in "denial" - not recognizing the severity of their disorder. Although "denial" is often considered to be a form of deception, emerging research suggests that it may be due to a specific brain d ...
Article published on 20/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New data indicates that 2.3 million people who participate in self-help groups for alcohol or illicit drug use currently abstain from use of these substances. Based on a nationwide survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health S ...
Article published on 20/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a researcher at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy $1.7 million for a nearly five-year study of the long-term adverse effects of the street drug ecstasy. Terrence J. Mo ...
Article published on 19/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Concateno plc, Europe's largest provider of drug and alcohol testing programmes, and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) have recently announced an innovative handheld drugs-of-abuse detection device.Concateno-Philips ...
Article published on 16/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Adolescents addicted to opioids who received continuing treatment with the combination medication buprenorphine-naloxone had lower rates of testing positive or reporting use of opioids compared to youths who went through a short-term detoxi ...
Article published on 14/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
When given a choice between viewing pictures of cocaine and a variety of other images, cocaine addicted individuals, as compared to healthy, non-addicted research subjects, show a clear preference for the drug-related images. ...
Article published on 07/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
If risk factors for MetaAmphetamine (MA) use could be identified, physicians and other health-care professionals who work with young people may be better equipped to identify MA users, and develop education and prevention programs that coul ...
Article published on 03/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New research findings suggest that structural abnormalities in the brains of cocaine addicts are related in part to drug use and in part to a predisposition toward addiction. The research, published by Cell Press in the October 9th issue of ...
Article published on 02/11/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Using positron emission tomography (PET) to track tracer doses of methamphetamine in humans' brains, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory find that the addictive and long-lasting effects of this ...
Article published on 31/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Avigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGN), a biopharmaceutical company innovating therapeutics for neurological care, recently announced the launch of an exploratory study of the company's pipeline product, AV411 (ibudilast), for the treatment of opioid ...
Article published on 29/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Figures published today by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) show that more than 202,000 people were recorded in drug treatment for 2007/08, which over-achieves the target set by the government. More than ...
Article published on 29/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that adolescent insomnia symptoms are associated with depression, suicide ideation and attempts, and the use of alcohol, cannabis and other drugs such as cocaine. Findings s ...
Article published on 29/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have found that treatment with stimulant drugs does not increase and appears to significantly decrease the risk that girls with ADHD will begin smoking cigarettes or using alcohol or drugs. T ...
Article published on 27/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
More teenagers in Northern Ireland are experimenting with illegal drugs at an earlier age than elsewhere in the UK, according to a new study. Youth experts and psychologists will meet at a free public lecture hosted by the NI Br ...
Article published on 25/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
People who began drinking and using marijuana regularly prior to their 15th birthday face a higher risk of early pregnancy, as well as a pattern of school failure, substance dependence, sexually-transmitted disease and criminal convictions ...
Article published on 21/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Iowans will join others across the nation to raise awareness about drugs and encourage healthy choices as they celebrate National Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, 2008.Red Ribbon Week was established by Congress in 1988 to commem ...
Article published on 16/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are to use MRI technology to discover whether abnormalities in the decision-making part of the brain could make some people more likely to become addicted to drugs. In a three-year stud ...
Article published on 11/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Studies in recent years have demonstrated that binge drinking can decrease bone mass and bone strength, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. New research could help prevent this damage. Now a Loyola University Stritch School of ...
Article published on 10/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
All pupils in state schools will now receive high quality lessons in everything from first aid and personal finance to relationships and the consequences of drugs misuse as Schools Ministers announced that Personal Social and Health Educati ...
Article published on 06/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
All pupils in state schools will now receive high quality lessons in everything from first aid and personal finance to relationships and the consequences of drugs misuse as Schools Ministers announced that Personal Social and Health Educati ...
Article published on 06/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a ...
Article published on 02/10/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Ghrelin is a peptide, mainly produced in the stomach, but also found in small amounts in the brain. It is known to affect food intake by increasing feelings of hunger and the urge to eat. A new study has examined ghrelin's role in addictive ...
Article published on 30/09/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Scientists in Spain are reporting an advance toward a new method for determining the purity of heroin that could save lives by allowing investigators to quickly identify impure and more toxic forms of the drug being sold on the street. Unli ...
Article published on 24/09/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A former government adviser on drugs recently spoke out and said that he thinks there are too few residential treatment centres for young addicts in the UK. Mike Trace said that some young addicts could only be helped if they were able to b ...
Article published on 02/09/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Parkinson's disease and drug addiction are polar opposite diseases, but both depend upon dopamine in the brain. Parkinson's patients don't have enough of it; drug addicts get too much of it. Although the importance of dopamine in these diso ...
Article published on 29/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
This annual statistical report presents information on drug misuse among both adults and children. It includes a focus on young adults. The topics covered include: prevalence of drug misuse, including the types of drugs used ...
Article published on 19/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drug users in treatment have given a vote of confidence for the services they receive, but would like more help and support for their families.The National Treatment Agency's (NTA) annual survey of drug treatment clients showed ...
Article published on 18/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Researchers using positron emission tomography (PET) have validated a long-held theory that individual personality traits - particularly reward dependency - are connected to brain chemistry, a finding that has implications for better unders ...
Article published on 18/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
"Erasing" drug-associated memories may prevent recovering drug abusers from relapsing, researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered. The team, led by Professor Barry Everitt, was able to reduce drug-seeking behavio ...
Article published on 17/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The persistent nature of addiction is its most devastating feature. Understanding the mechanism underlying this phenomenon is the key for designing efficient therapy. Two separate studies published by Cell Press is the August 14 issue of th ...
Article published on 12/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Addictions to medicines and drugs are thought to develop over a relatively long period of time. The process involves both structural and functional changes in brain nerve cells that are still poorly understood. However, a single drug or alc ...
Article published on 10/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New research has uncovered a fundamental cellular mechanism that may drive pathological drug-seeking behaviour. The study, published by Cell Press in the July 31 issue of the journal Neuron, examines the brain's reward circuitry and details ...
Article published on 09/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Vigabatrin, a medication proposed as a potential treatment for drug addiction by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, also leads to rapid weight loss and reduced food intake according to a new ...
Article published on 07/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A possible future way to prevent relapses into drug dependence has been discovered by researchers at Linkaping University and the German cancer research center DKFZ. The target is the dopamine-producing nerve cells in the midbrain. ...
Article published on 06/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Healthy people are more willing to take drugs to enhance traits that are not fundamental to their identity.According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, people's willingness to take a pill or drug depends on whet ...
Article published on 06/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Permanent drug seeking and relapse after renewed drug administration are typical behavioural patterns of addiction. Molecular changes at the connection points in the brain's reward centre are directly responsible for this. This finding was ...
Article published on 05/08/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drug users should not be offered a false choice between harm reduction or abstinence-oriented treatment services, according to Paul Hayes, the NTA Chief Executive. In a keynote speech at the Drugs, Alcohol and Criminal Justice confere ...
Article published on 29/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Counselling about sexual behaviour during drug addiction treatment could help reduce unsafe sexual behaviour among people at risk of HIV in Russia, according to a study recently published in the journal Addiction, ANI/New Kerala reports. Ac ...
Article published on 28/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
More than one million Americans currently participate in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programme. While AA participants are reportedly notorious for their coffee drinking and cigarette smoking, very little research has quantified their cons ...
Article published on 26/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Public health campaigns could drastically reduce the numbers of people dying from drug abuse in Scotland and England, according to new research.Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortali ...
Article published on 25/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The mystery of why one person becomes hooked on alcohol, heroin, sex or gambling, and another remains free of addiction, lies deep in the brain and is largely determined by our genes according to one expert. Professor Wim van de ...
Article published on 18/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Research by a Davidson College neuroscientist and students demonstrates that the benefits of regular exercise include a lowered tendency to become addicted to illegal drugs.The online version of the journal "Drug and Alcohol Dep ...
Article published on 15/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The chemical dopamine induces both desire and dread, according to new animal research in the July 9 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Although dopamine is well known to motivate animals and people to seek positive rewards, the study ind ...
Article published on 14/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
State policies have a significant impact on the services performed by substance abuse treatment programmes, and could play a key role in efforts to expand the use of research-based "comprehensive" treatment approaches, reports a study in th ...
Article published on 11/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Pregnant women who receive treatment for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can achieve the same health outcomes as pregnant women with no substance abuse, according to a study published online in the Journal of Perinatology. ...
Article published on 09/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Heavy alcohol use, or binge drinking, among college students in the United States is tied to conditions in the college environment. That is one of the key findings from research conducted by researchers with the Harvard School of Publ ...
Article published on 03/07/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The slogan of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) anti-drugs campaign to be launched on 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is "Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. N ...
Article published on 29/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Scientifically valid prevention programmes cut rates of juvenile delinquencySeventh-grade students in U.S. communities that have set up scientifically validated programmes to reduce juvenile delinquency have a significantly smal ...
Article published on 25/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new animal study has recently shown that boosting the level of a specific brain protein, known as GDNF, can quickly cut excessive drinking of alcohol, and also prevent relapse.In addition, the treatment did not block other "p ...
Article published on 16/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Why are some individuals vulnerable to the transition from casual to compulsive drug use? Cambridge University scientists have concluded that there is a genetic vulnerability to addiction, which is best known for alcoholism. However, the pr ...
Article published on 16/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A study from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) supports previous reports that adolescents with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for smoking and substance abuse. The article, which appeared in the June Drug and Alcohol Depen ...
Article published on 16/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
New guidelines have been written which will assist nightclub staff in deciding whether to call ambulances for unwell clubbers. The proposed guidelines were co-written by medics, police officers and bar owners and are published i ...
Article published on 16/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A recent study has examined how helpful Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) may be for adolescents. They found that AA and NA appeared to have long-term benefits for adolescents even if they discontinued attendance after ...
Article published on 06/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Alkermes, Inc. recently announced the initiation of a phase 3 clinical trial of VIVITROL® - a drug for the treatment of opioid dependence. The multi-centre study is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of VIVITROL in approximately 200 ...
Article published on 03/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drug users can be taught to identify and quickly respond to overdoses of heroin or other opioids as effectively as medical experts, a Yale University study suggests.The study supports efforts of some drug counsellors, physicians ...
Article published on 02/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Researchers from the Howard Florey Institute in Melbourne have identified a factor that may contribute towards the development of heroin addiction by manipulating the adenosine A2A receptor, which plays a major role in the brain's 'reward p ...
Article published on 02/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) research consortium found that the United States had among the highest lifetime rates of tobacco and alcohol use and led in the proportion of participants reporting cannabis (marijua ...
Article published on 01/06/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drug abusers who used a computer-assisted training program in addition to receiving traditional counselling stayed abstinent significantly longer than those who received counselling alone, a Yale University study has found.77 pe ...
Article published on 30/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Mount Sinai researchers may have unlocked the key to better understanding the effect addictive drugs have on the human brain.Researchers have just published the new study, 'Design Logic of a Cannabinoid Receptor Signaling Networ ...
Article published on 29/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new National Support capacity is being set-up to help support local partners deliver the new Scottish Drugs Strategy which is focused on treatment and recovery. The Scottish Government will also set up a Drug Misuse Recovery Network to f ...
Article published on 27/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A high profile event organised by the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA) aims to bring together different sectors for an in-depth debate in June 2008. Key policy officials from the Home Office and the Dep ...
Article published on 27/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The first national drugs strategy since devolution was launched in Scotland recently.Community Safety Minister Fergus Ewing hailed it as "a new era" in Scotland's approach to tackling drugs.He said promoting recovery ...
Article published on 26/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
DrugScope, the national membership organisation for individuals and agencies working across the drug sector, has expressed concern and disappointment at the government's decision to return cannabis to a class B drug.Chief execut ...
Article published on 23/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The Canadian Government recently announced critical drug treatment initiatives for Canadian provinces and territories under the National Anti-Drug Strategy. "This investment will provide an important boost to the drug treatment ...
Article published on 20/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Teenagers with addiction problems can now discuss their situation in confidence with a virtual doctor, through the role-playing site Second Life.Spanish health authorities launched the virtual advice centre to encourage young pe ...
Article published on 17/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The first large-scale analysis of proteins in the brains of monkeys addicted to cocaine reveals new information on how long-term cocaine use changes the amount and activity of various proteins affecting brain function. The ident ...
Article published on 03/05/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Drugscope recently organised three conferences around the country focussing on the debate of the future of drug treatment, particularly regarding the opening division between those who believe abstinence and those who believe harm reduction ...
Article published on 22/04/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Recommendations that cannabis should remain a class C drug could quash the prime minister's plans to re-categorise the substance as class B.Advisors to the government are expected to suggest that marijuana should remain in the low ...
Article published on 12/04/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new study focusing on the prevalence of drug mentions in rap music has found that references have soared over the last two decades.According to researchers at the University of Berkeley, not only has the mention of drugs in the ...
Article published on 03/04/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Doctor's are prioritising discussion about smoking over the issues of drug and alcohol abuse while speaking to pregnant women, according to a new US study ...
Article published on 31/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Subconscious cues 'can trigger drug cravings'Research has uncovered a link between exposure to images of drugs and substance cravings.In the study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Nida), researchers presen ...
Article published on 31/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Treatment for prisoners with drug problems will be improved under plans announced by the government this month.Public health minister Dawn Primarolo has said that she believes extra investment will offer "a real chance for offende ...
Article published on 28/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth are nearly 200 per cent more likely to abuse substances than their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new US study.Researchers looked at 18 studies carried out between 1994 and 2006 tes ...
Article published on 27/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Concerns about the type of care received by drug addicts in Scotland have been raised by a government advisory committee.The Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse has suggested that ministers rethink their drug treatment poli ...
Article published on 25/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
An American health agency has warned doctors to check younger patients who display symptoms of chest pain for cocaine use.In a publication in Circulation Journal, the American Heart Association called for physicians to ensure they ...
Article published on 20/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Recent research indicates that withdrawal symptoms from heavy cannabis use can be as bad as those experienced by those who quit smoking cigarettes.A study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that abstaining fr ...
Article published on 18/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new report from the UK Drug Policy Commission has criticised the treatment of drug addicts in Britain's prisons.The think tank recommended more community sentences for criminals with substance abuse problems, arguing that too ma ...
Article published on 18/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new study suggests that parental practices can have an impact on the amount their children drink during their teenage years and perhaps later in life.Researchers from the Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of ...
Article published on 12/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Special treatment centres in Wales are dealing with drug and alcohol abuse in children as young as 11, according to Wales on Sunday. In a number of centres across the country, the Safer Under 18s Drink and Drugs Service (Suds), of ...
Article published on 11/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
US students are turning to prescription drugs for recreational use, leading to many being at risk of addiction, new figures have suggested.A study has revealed that around 20 per cent of students in America are using medicines suc ...
Article published on 07/03/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The government has announced new proposals to invest almost 1 billion pounds in a new programme of treatments for drug addicts and users.In what she described as a strategy to get people "off drugs and drug-related crime", home se ...
Article published on 28/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Use of the popular recreational drug Ecstasy inflicts damage to the brain akin to a traumatic brain injury, researchers claim. Scientists from the University of Florida have found similarities between the chemical effects of drug' ...
Article published on 23/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Scientists have warned men not to smoke, drink or take drugs if they are planning to have children.New research has found that the intake of toxins can damage sperm and affect the genes of babies, according to the Guardian. ...
Article published on 21/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new trial of a drug that could curb alcohol dependence will soon be underway.An Australian researcher will next month trial a drug in h ...
Article published on 20/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A report has revealed police fears about a growing epidemic in the use of crystal meth in the UK.The leaked report written by police chiefs say the cyrstallised amphetamine drug is growing in popularity and noted a rise in the use ...
Article published on 19/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Martin McGuiness has criticised British soap operas for their "irresponsible" focus on drinking alcohol.At the British-Irish Council summit in Dublin, Northern Ireland's deputy first minister hit out at broadcasters of British soa ...
Article published on 18/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) has criticised the country's lack of focus on treating alcohol abuse.Ian McKee has argued that the cur ...
Article published on 15/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
An Australian company has announced successful results of a drug trial, revealing the effectiveness of the drug Ropren in combating the effects of long-term ...
Article published on 15/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A groundbreaking scheme in California uses cookery training to try to help former addicts stay off drugs and alcohol.Lodi is home to the Salvation Army's three month cookery course, designed to give recovering addicts an opportuni ...
Article published on 13/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The transition from high school through the first year of college often increases young women's alcohol consumption and can have dangerous physical, sexual, and psychological implications, according to a report out of the University at Buff ...
Article published on 11/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
Youths are receiving cash incentives to participate in a scheme aimed at the prevention of alcohol abuse and stand to win a £20,000 prize. ...
Article published on 07/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
An alarming number of babies in Fife, Scotland are born addicted to drink and drugs, it has emerged.Figures obtained by the Fife Free Press reveal that in the last three years, instances of newborn babies with drug and ...
Article published on 01/02/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The UK's first drug and alcohol court is due to open in London.It is hoped that the new family court will help parents beat their addictions to drugs and alcohol and in-turn help keep families together.The London council ...
Article published on 29/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A cutting-edge alcohol and drugs project in Edinburgh has been officially opened by a member of the Royal Family.Princess Anne was invited to launch the LEAP programme in Stockbridge, which is designed to help addicts and alcoholi ...
Article published on 28/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
It has been revealed that at least one Lothian school pupil is admitted to hospital every week for alcohol treatment.Last year, 56 children ...
Article published on 28/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new scheme using beer mats has been launched to tackle underage drinking and anti social behaviour. Leominster and Area Drugs and Alcohol Forum have launched a series of beer mats featuring images of young people who are drunk, ...
Article published on 16/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The intravenous application of a medicine known as Naltrexone could help more alcohol-dependent patients fight the urge to drink.That is th ...
Article published on 10/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new drug for the treatment of conditions arising from long term addiction to both alcohol and drugs has been awarded a patent.The Russian Agency for Patents and Trademarks granted a patent for Ropren to cover the active ingredie ...
Article published on 09/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
The most comprehensive gene atlas for underlying drug addiction has been identified by Chinese researchers and they have identified five molecular pathways common to four different addictive drugs.Researchers from the Center for B ...
Article published on 08/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
NHS Lothian has been criticised for not providing enough support for alcohol treatment centres.Former Wester Hailes GP and Lothians SNP MSP Dr Ian McKee told the Edinburgh Evening News that alcohol addiction had become a "silent e ...
Article published on 03/01/2008 by Addiction Advisor
A new advertising campaign has been launched in and around the Wirral which aims to improve people's knowledge about the safe levels of alcohol.With the strapline "How much is too much?", the four week campaign has been organised ...
Article published on 18/12/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Researchers have discovered that a variant of a gene - Grm7 - involved in communication among brain cells has a direct influence on alcohol consumption in mice.Scientists, who were supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Ab ...
Article published on 07/12/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Scottish health care professionals and carers have been afforded the chance to learn about the latest techniques used in the United States to treat alcohol addiction, it has been reported.Two US ...
Article published on 06/12/2007 by Addiction Advisor
New research could explain why individuals with mental illness often develop drug and alcohol addiction.Addiction of all types - to nicot ...
Article published on 04/12/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Pharmaceutical advances could play a significant role in alcohol treatment in the future, experts believe.A recent study in the Journal of t ...
Article published on 30/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Shame and guilt have significant implications in the misuse of alcohol and drugs, it has been revealed. As a result, scientists at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) and the George Mason University have estab ...
Article published on 28/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A $396,000 grant is set to help researchers at the University of Iowa (UI) study risky decision-making among children, which can in some cases lead to binge ...
Article published on 28/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Three London councils are aiming to give enhanced support to recovering alcoholics and their families by setting up the UK's first Family Drug and Alcohol ...
Article published on 27/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Young people are more likely to drink alcohol, smoke tobacco or use drugs if their friends engage in these behaviours, researchers have claimed.US scientists looked at data from around 4,700 people to determine whether there were ...
Article published on 26/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Investment in alcohol treatment services in Bolton means alcoholics ...
Article published on 23/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Some policies designed to control spending may be impeding access to an inexpensive drug used to reduce alcohol abuse, researchers have said.A s ...
Article published on 22/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Increased funding for staff at alcohol rehab centres in Bolton has cut the waiting time for those seeking treatment for alcohol problems to under two week ...
Article published on 21/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A new study has suggested that young adults who have recently suffered from depression are more likely to exhibit behaviours associated with tobacco, drug and ...
Article published on 20/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
One leading expert on addiction medicine is suggesting that gene therapy could be the key to understanding why some people are prone to alcohol dependenc ...
Article published on 15/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Pacific people who are born in New Zealand are twice as likely to suffer from a mental disorder and are more likely to develop alcohol dependence tha ...
Article published on 09/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Researchers have said that early intervention provides the best opportunity to reduce the risk of drug and alcohol addiction in later life.A study by experts at Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston required 2,133 ...
Article published on 07/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A study conducted by researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has found that the genes which play a role in illegal drug abuse are different to those which have an effect on nicotine and ...
Article published on 07/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
The New Zealand government is to expand its drug and alcohol treatment provision in prisons, it has been revealed.The move was announced by ...
Article published on 07/11/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A new guide has been published to help people identify if their loved ones, colleagues or employees are abusing drugs or alcohol.The 'Beginning Recovery' guide advises people to look out for changes in behaviour or routine, such a ...
Article published on 31/10/2007 by Addiction Advisor
New research indicates that the majority of parents have a reasonable idea of how much and how often their children consume alcohol and take drugs.Researchers at the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) f ...
Article published on 26/10/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A group of schoolchildren in the US state of Wyoming have been learning about alcohol abuse issues and discovering how to influence change within their co ...
Article published on 23/10/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A study has found that high-risk teenagers who participate in peer-led substance abuse - including alcohol - prevention programmes reduce their drug use by approximately 15 per cent versus traditional curricula.Researchers at the ...
Article published on 09/10/2007 by Addiction Advisor
US researchers believe that spirituality may help recovering alcoholics and that addicts may benefit from finding a recovery programme that accommodates thei ...
Article published on 26/09/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Teenage binge-drinkers are more likely to experience alcohol problems as adults, new research has found.A new study by the Institute of Child Health involving 11,000 children found that binge-drinkers were 60 per cent more likely ...
Article published on 07/09/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A new review of national and state-wide surveys on American school children has revealed that ten per cent of fourth graders (nine to ten-year-olds) have had more than a sip of alcohol.Researchers believe that the findings should ...
Article published on 02/09/2007 by Addiction Advisor
The proportion of schoolchildren who drink alcohol is falling, according to a new survey by the Information Centre.Researchers found that the number of pupils who said that they had never consumed stood at 45 per cent last year, u ...
Article published on 02/09/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A researcher who studies the links between children's mental health problems and nicotine, drug and alcohol abuse in later life has been awarded a prestigious grant to further her work.Naomi Marmorstein, associate professor of psy ...
Article published on 17/08/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Offenders in Hampshire who have alcohol problems may now benefit from a new initiative launched by the probation service.Nearly four fifths - 79 per cent - of violent offences dealt with by courts in the Basingstoke area over the ...
Article published on 30/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
Young people who drink super-strength lager, known in the US as 'malt liquor', are more likely to experience alcohol problems and use drugs such as marijuana, researchers have found.Scientists at the University at Buffalo's Resear ...
Article published on 30/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
The British Crime Survey, published yesterday (July 19th), reveals that nearly half of all violent crime is linked to alcohol, while just 17 per cent is fuelled by drugs.Annual statistics released by the Home Office confirm that v ...
Article published on 21/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
The majority of Americans who claim to abuse alcohol are in fulltime employment, a study has revealed.Research conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHA) has revealed that the highest rates of heavy ...
Article published on 18/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
A charity that supports people in need of drug and alcohol treatment has received a large financial boost.Alcohol and Drug Support (ADS) South-West Scotland has been awarded £665,000 from the Big Lottery Fund and the Roberts ...
Article published on 11/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
An existing anti-smoking drug may also be effective in treating alcohol dependence, US researchers have found.Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, conducted tests using rats which were given access to u ...
Article published on 11/07/2007 by Addiction Advisor
