Naltrexone May Benefit Asians with Alcoholism
Naltrexone, approved by the Food and Drug Administration as treatment for alcohol dependence, may be especially effective in people of Asian descent, a new study suggests.
Category results for "Addiction"
Commentary: Does Anonymity Fit Into Recovery in the Social Media Era?
The 11th Tradition of AA and NA states, “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.” So how does anonymity factor into recovery in the age of social networks asks Ken Pomerance, COO of InTheRooms.com.
Face of Drug Addiction in Chicago Becoming More White, Suburban and Wealthier
Experts in the Chicago area say they are seeing more people facing drug addiction who are white, suburban and upper-middle class.
Addiction Expert Calls for More Doctors to be Trained in Prescribing Suboxone
With great unmet demand for substance abuse treatment, addiction experts are looking for ways to expand treatment options. Dr. McCance-Katz, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco and former president of the AAAP, discusses the need to increase the number of patients treated with Suboxone and ways to increase use of the drug as treatment.
Study Investigates Naltrexone for Parolees With History Of Opiate Addiction
Researchers are studying whether the opioid antagonist naltrexone can help parolees recently released from prison who have a history of opiate addiction and relapse. Initial data indicates these parolees are less likely to be reincarcerated and to relapse.
Study Explores How Alcoholics Anonymous Helps Members Stay Sober
A new study examining how Alcoholics Anonymous helps its members stay sober finds two crucial factors are needed: spending more time with people who support abstinence, and having greater confidence in one’s ability to maintain sobriety in social situations.
Elderly at Risk for Prescription Drug Abuse
Elderly patients, who tend to take many medications prescribed by more than one doctor, are at risk for prescription drug abuse, the Miami Herald reports. Health experts are concerned about the increase in the number of patients over age 50 who require intervention and treatment for addiction to medication and other substances.
Commentary: Working Together to Improve Public Health and Safety on College Campuses
David K. Mineta, ONDCP Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, shares how we can succeed in helping students avoid drugs and social pressures that run counter to their health and safety.
Phoenix House’s Dr. Mitchell Rosenthal: You Are Not Alone
Mitchell S. Rosenthal, MD, Founder of Phoenix House, talks about a new campaign to lower the barriers families face in getting teens the treatment and recovery support they need.
Teen Substance Abuse Expert Sees Dark Side of Opioid Abuse
From “pharming” to pill parties, teens are abusing prescription drugs in dangerous ways, and can become addicted quickly, warns an adolescent substance abuse specialist at Children’s Hospital Boston.
