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Articles from February 2011

• Researchers uncover brain mechanism that results in anxiety

  Individuals who suffer from chronic anxiety may simply have an imbalance of activity in certain parts of their brains, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley. The researchers said that their findings could have implications for the treatment of the disorder in mental health and drug rehab facilities. more...

• Poor economy leads to increase in prescription drug addiction

  Drug rehab experts from across the country are reporting that they are treating higher numbers of patients for prescription medication addiction than ever before. Many blame this increase in substance abuse on the recent financial crisis, which has resulted in persistently high unemployment rates. more...

• Researchers develop relapse prevention application for iPhones

  Struggling in your relapse prevention efforts? There's an app for that. more...

• Stigmas persist and stand in the way of recovery, new study finds

  Despite the fact that addiction is widely recognized as a disease, a new study has found that much of the general public still views individuals with chemical dependency problems negatively, which may interfere with their ability to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Researchers implicate new brain chemical in depression

  Low levels of a particular brain chemical may increase the risk of depression and other mood disorders, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers. The findings may help drug rehab and mental health facilities provide personalized treatment for their patients. more...

• Binge drinking is common in rural communities

  Underage binge drinking may generally be thought of as a problem that affects cities and towns, but new research shows that that just as many teens in rural parts of the country drink excessively. The findings may help public health officials know where to direct their addiction prevention and substance abuse help programs. more...

• Marijuana may speed development of psychotic conditions

  Using psycho-active drugs like marijuana may make individuals more susceptible to developing psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, according to a new study from a team of Australian researchers. The investigation underscores the importance of seeking substance abuse help for those who are addicted to the drug. more...

• Canadian researchers call for public health response to alcohol addiction

  Public health efforts may be able to reduce the burden of alcohol and addiction, while reducing the need for drug rehab treatment, according to a new study from a team of Canadian researchers. more...

• Church groups hope to pull porn addiction out of the shadows

  Pornography addiction is a growing problem in many households across the country. It shares many similar characteristics to both Internet and sex addiction, and can be just as difficult to break. However, some groups are trying to inspire individuals who suffer from the condition to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Lawmakers look for new ways to battle rising addiction rates

  The news concerning rates of opiate addiction and other forms of chemical dependencies are far from encouraging. Public health officials have reported dramatic increases in the number of drug abusers, particularly those who use prescription medications recreationally. However, many state lawmakers are leading efforts to correct the problem by whatever means they have available. more...

• Drug use shown to cause specific type of brain damage

  Drug addiction, regardless of the substance abused, causes changes in the brain that impair an individual's ability to recognize certain facial expressions and leads to other psychological damage, according to a new study from a team of Spanish researchers. The findings show that failure to seek substance abuse help may result in serious long-term neurological damage. more...

• Federal funding enhances addiction research

  Thanks in part to a set of grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, researchers from one Texas-based university are continuing the search for potential cures for chemical dependency. The findings of their investigations may one day improve the ability of drug rehab programs to help addicts stay away from harmful substances. more...

• Opiate-related deaths become more common

  Public health officials across the country are reporting increases in the number of individuals who struggle with opiate addiction. In many areas, this has resulted in a spike in the number of people found dead of overdoses more...

• Forced retirement due to depression may contribute to financial struggles

  Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S. and frequently forces individuals to take an early retirement. However, a new study from a team of Australian researchers has found that seeking therapy for the problem from drug rehab and mental health facilities may make more financial sense. more...

• Antidepressants may help recovering opiate addicts overcome depression

  Individuals who are working to overcome an opiate addiction often report symptoms of depression throughout the recovery process. These include sleeplessness, low energy levels and poor mood. Now, a new study has helped explain this phenomenon and may offer hope to those experiencing these symptoms, which may interfere with relapse prevention efforts. more...

• Gambling addicts may have trouble holding back during the Super Bowl

  While millions of sports fans will gather this weekend to watch the Super Bowl, the stakes will be particularly high for some individuals. The Big Game often means bigger bets for those who suffer from gambling addiction. more...

• Internet addiction grows faster than some offline dependencies

  Internet addiction is growing at a rapid rate, particularly when it comes to social networking sites. A recent survey of search engine queries found that more people are looking for answers to Facebook addiction than for some more traditional forms of dependency. more...

• States struggle to fight pill mills

  Many experts blame the rise in prescription medication addiction on the increased availability of pills. Some say that doctors are providing prescriptions with little discretion and that these pills often end up in the hands of addicts who use them recreationally. more...

• Low income arthritis patients are more likely to suffer from depression

  Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating illness that can impair an individuals quality of life. However, sufferers of the disease are more likely develop depression if they have lower socioeconomic status, according to a new study from University of California researchers. more...

• Proposed legislation could make therapy dogs available to veterans with PTSD

  Soldiers who have experienced trauma and during battle and currently suffer from post traumatic stress disorder may soon have a new treatment option available to them. U.S. Senator Al Franken has proposed a bill that would make therapy dogs available to veterans with mental disorders. more...