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Articles from March 2011

• Cocaine abuse causes cognitive deficiencies, study finds

  Individuals who fail to seek drug rehab for cocaine addictions may be putting their mental health at risk. A new study from University of Pittsburgh researchers shows that the drug can affect many parts of a person's cognitive ability. more...

• Drug rehab programs can help states lower overall spending

  While many states across the country are considering eliminating drug rehab programs as part of efforts to close gaping budget deficits, some experts are saying that these programs can actually help states spend less money in the long run. more...

• New report warns parents and pediatricians of dangers of adolescent social media use

  Children who constantly use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter may benefit from being treated at drug rehab and mental health facilities, as experts increasingly warn that over-reliance on social media may lead to depression in young people. more...

• Online network helps connect opiate addicts to suboxone treatment

  Despite the fact that suboxone can help individuals with opiate addictions overcome their chemical dependencies, relatively few doctors are currently able to prescribe the medication. This can make it difficult for addicts to receive this potentially life-saving treatment. more...

• State works to help gambling addicts end their habit

  While most states are currently considering cutting back on addiction treatment programs due to difficult financial circumstances, others are working to launch new innovative programs that help addicts recover. more...

• Misconceptions allow addiction to flourish

  Despite tremendous efforts and large sums of money aimed at fighting prescription drug abuse, the problem continues to rage in many parts of the country. Some experts say that this is due in large part to misconceptions surrounding the issue. more...

• Internet addiction becomes more common

  Internet addiction is a growing problem in today's society. Increasing numbers of people suffer from the inability to close their web browsers and step away from their keyboards more...

• Strong family relationships can help teens avoid substance abuse problems

  A close relationship may help parents keep their children away from drugs and alcohol and reduce teens risk of needing drug rehab treatment, according to a new study from a team of Swedish researchers. more...

• Depression worsens joint pain among seniors

  Depression can cause a number of physical symptoms if left untreated. Now a new study has shown that it can make the pain associated with arthritis worse, underscoring the need for seeking treatment from a drug rehab and mental health facility. more...

• Problem gambling is more common than alcoholism, study finds

  Despite the fact that so much attention is paid to the problem of alcohol addiction, considerably more people in the U.S. suffer from gambling addiction, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo. more...

• Personalized drug rehab helps addicts recover, expert says

  Drug rehab treatment that does not address all of an addicts issues may be ineffective and jeopardize relapse prevention efforts, experts warn. Instead, individuals who are looking to end their addiction should seek treatment that is tailored to their own needs. more...

• Communities struggle to deal with rising prescription drug abuse rates

  Due in large part to rising rates of prescription drug abuse, opiate addiction is taking hold of communities across the country. Many local health authorities are struggling to find ways to deal with the growing problem, which affects young and old alike. more...

• Facebook addiction interferes with college students' performance

  As more people use a computer to connect to the world, addictions to the internet and its services are becoming more common. In some cases, this can have damaging effects on students' performance, according to a recent study from Dutch researchers. more...

• Many women continue drinking during pregnancy

  The findings of a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggest that many women may benefit from drug rehab treatment for alcohol addiction before becoming pregnant. The results showed that a high percent are unable to control their drinking while expecting a child. more...

• States look to drug courts to bring down corrections costs

  The cost of sending a drug offender to jail for several years can be astronomical. Given the fact that many states' budgets are in rough shape right now, lawmakers are looking to alternative sentencing programs, which often include drug rehab, to help addicts get clean rather than go to jail. more...

• Communities battle prescription drug addiction

  As the epidemic of prescription drug abuse continues to sweep across the nation, many drug rehab workers say that adults are not the only ones affected. Increasingly, they are treating teenagers, a new sign of the depth of the problem. more...

• Amid calls for budget cuts, Florida governor remains firm on drug rehab funding

  While lawmakers in many states across the country are considering cutting drug rehab services as part of efforts to fix bloated budgets, others have said that these programs are untouchable and have vowed to preserve funding. more...

• Drug rehab workers fight back against proposed budget cuts

  Governors in statehouses across the country have proposed budgets that would eliminate funding for much of their addiction treatment services. However, drug rehab professionals in some states are pushing back against these cuts more...

• March Madness may threaten relapse prevention efforts of recovering addicts

  March Madness is one of the most exciting times of year for sports fans. There is a near non-stop flow of exciting college basketball games, culminating with a new champion being crowned. However, some addiction specialists warn that there may also be a darker side to this annual ritual. more...

• Socioeconomic status predicts depression risk among African Americans

  African American men at both extremities of the socioeconomic scale and African American women at the bottom of the spectrum are more likely to suffer from depression, according to a new study published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. more...

• Style of parenting may encourage early drinking

  Parents who lay down the law with their children but also foster discussion and interaction may help their offspring avoid consuming alcohol until later in life. A new study out of Baylor University has shown that children raised by authoritative parents are the least likely to engage in risky activities. more...

• Online messages help depressed patients improve condition

  Several studies have shown that frequent contact with a mental health professional is among the best ways to treat depression. Now, new research indicates that online messages can suffice for contact, helping individuals deal with the symptoms of the condition. more...

• Early drinking and stressful events lead to alcoholism, study finds

  Individuals who have their first drink at a young age and experience stressful events in their life are more likely to develop an addiction and require substance abuse help, according to a new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. more...

• Size of brain areas may determine success of rehab

  Structural differences in individual's brains may determine the success or failure of their relapse prevention efforts, according to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco. more...

• High-prescribing docs offer too many opiates, study finds

  Some experts have blamed the high prevalence of opiate addiction on the wide availability of prescription drugs. Now, a new study published in the journal Canadian Family Physician shows that certain doctors may bear more responsibility for this trend than others. more...

• Experts worry about PTSD following Japan's natural disasters

  Following the traumatic natural disasters that occurred last week in Japan, residents of the island nation are still working to clean up and get their country back in order. more...

• Battles continue over addiction treatment program budgets

  Add Maine to the list of states slashing spending on addiction treatment services. The state's governor recently proposed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that would trim spending on addiction and mental health services by almost one third, according to the Times Record. more...

• States consider measures to help addicts recover

  It may seem that celebrities who are able to beat their addiction and return to a healthy lifestyle are given second chances. However, average addicts may feel that they are treated more harshly by their communities even after successfully completing drug rehab treatment. more...

• Heart disease patients benefit from depression screenings

  Depression and cardiovascular disease often go hand in hand and frequently occur simultaneously in patients. Because of this, experts now warn that doctors should screen their patients who are being treated for heart conditions before discharging them. more...

• Governments begin to recognize addiction as chronic condition

  Drug rehab workers have long referred to addiction as a mental disease that requires appropriate treatment. However, the condition has failed to receive this recognition from many official governmental bodies. more...

• Depressed people are more likely to suffer from kidney failure

  It is well established that depression increases an individual's risk of developing a number of major health problems. Now, a new study from a team of Dutch researchers has found that kidney failure can be added to the list, further underscoring the need for depressed individuals to seek treatment from a drug rehab and mental health facility. more...

• Girls who mix with boys may be more prone to drug and alcohol abuse

  Girls who become friends with boys at an early age are more likely to develop substance abuse problems later in life, which may include addictions that require help from drug rehab facilities, according to a new study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescents. more...

• Researchers find genetic underpinning of bipolar disorder

  Doctors at drug rehab and mental health facilities have long noted that bipolar disorder tends to run in families. However, until now scientists have been unable to identify a biological basis to explain why the condition can be passed from one generation to the next. more...

• Rehab specialists seek to educate public about gambling addiction

  Gambling addiction is generally poorly understood by many members of the public, experts say. In an effort to change this, many drug rehab and addiction treatment center employees are marking National Problem Gambling Awareness Week by talking to community members about the issue, which can destroy lives and families. more...

• New study outlines cost of prescription drug abuse

  With prescription drug addiction becoming a more common issue, a new study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that the problem is costing hospitals and healthcare providers staggering amounts of money each year. more...

• Internet addiction affects growing number of youths

  As computers and mobile devices become more ubiquitous in today's culture, internet addiction is a growing concern among many parents. More than ever before, moms and dads are voicing their concerns that their children are missing on many important aspects of life because they are unable to step away from their computers. more...

• Prescription drug abuse grows in popularity

  People often begin taking prescription drugs out of a belief that the medication is safe. Since it was given by a doctor, the reasoning goes, it couldn't possibly cause harm. However, experts say that this thinking is dangerous and often leads to devastating addiction and the need for drug rehab treatment. more...

• Anxiety and depression sufferers report physical symptoms differently

  Patient with depression and anxiety disorder perceive their conditions differently, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. The findings may help drug rehab and mental health facility workers understand how best to treat these patients. more...

• Happy hour promotions may encourage violence

  In addition to promoting alcohol addiction, pubs and bars that offer cheep drink prices as part of happy hour promotions may also cause an increase in drinking-related violence, according to a new study from a team of UK researchers. more...

• New medication helps opiate addicts overcome dependency

  Opiate addiction can be one of the most difficult dependencies to overcome. For this reason, many drug rehab specialists are now singing the praises of Vivitrol, which has proven to be successful at enabling individuals to overcome their addiction. more...

• Reproductive complications may increase depression risk

  Women who show symptoms of depression after experiencing a miscarriage may benefit from seeking immediate treatment from a drug rehab and mental health facility, as the condition is not likely to go away on its own, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. more...

• Public health officials raise awareness of gambling addiction

  Gambling addiction is a growing problem in many parts of the country, but public health officials are working to address the issue. This week marks the annual observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Week, and some officials are using it as a stage to warn of the dangers of problem betting. more...

• Drug rehab facilities battle the difficulties of meth addiction

  Methamphetamine is more popular now than at any point in its history. It remains one of the nation's fastest growing substances in terms of use. This is largely because few other drugs can rival its addictive power. more...

• Unemployed may be more likely to turn to drugs

  As the country continues to struggle with high unemployment, researchers are beginning to notice some unexpected consequences. A new study out of Germany suggests that individuals who have been jobless for extended periods of time may be more likely to suffer from drug addiction and require substance abuse help. more...

• Majority of male drug addicts abuse their partners

  Helping a male friend or family member who is addicted to drugs find substance abuse help may do more than just improve his life. It may help his partner, as well. more...

• Neighborhood affects drinking habits of men but not women, study finds

  It is well established that alcohol addiction is more common in low-income neighborhoods. However, a new study from a team of Canadian researchers suggests that it is the men in these neighborhoods who are doing most of the drinking and that they may have the greatest need for substance abuse help. more...

• Sex addiction becomes more common diagnosis

  After being thrust into the spotlight by several high-profile celebrity cases, many drug rehab and mental health facilities are saying that the number of people who seek treatment for sex addiction is increasing at a staggering rate. more...

• Menthol cigarettes may result in more addiction, according to new FDA report

  Adding menthol to cigarettes may make them more addictive and increase the chances that an individual will require therapy from a drug rehab facility to kick their addiction, according to a new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. more...

• New campaign shines light on gambling addiction

  Sports gambling addiction is a growing problem in many parts of the country. To combat this issue, public agencies are launching campaigns designed to raise awareness and to help individuals who struggle with the issue to seek therapy from drug rehab facilities. more...

• Researchers identify symptoms that most affect PTSD sufferers

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a difficult condition to diagnose and treat because it presents several different symptoms, all of which affect individuals differently. However, a team of University of Southern California researchers recently identified some of the most harmful symptoms of the condition. more...

• Many patients with bipolar disorder mistakenly treated for depression

  Many people who are currently being treated by primary care physicians for depression actually have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The findings may have major implications for individuals undergoing treatment for depression, as the two conditions require different therapies. more...