Study Finds Young Adults With Addiction Want to Change But Need Help
Many young adults entering treatment for an addiction want to change, but don’t have the skills, confidence or commitment to do so without help, a new study suggests.
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Jerry Moe: Call for More Research on Parent’s Addiction Recovery and Its Effect on Children
While the toll that a parent’s addiction takes on children is well documented, much is still not known about how loved ones’ recovery affects children, according to the National Director of Children’s Programs at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Addiction Vaccine Researcher Finds More People Interested in His Work
Dr. Kim Janda, who is working on creating vaccines to treat addiction, finds a growing number of people in the scientific community are interested in his work. He attributes the attention to a change in the way people view addiction.
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.
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.
