In: Mental Health
Alcoholism Linked to Drinking During Puberty, Says New Study
Alcoholism Linked to Drinking During Puberty, Says New Study A new study from the University of Heidelberg has confirmed what other…
Read MoreBrain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism
Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Hyperactivity in the prefrontal cortex while imagining a relaxing scene could mean…
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Matthew Perry Lobbies for Drug Courts
Matthew Perry Lobbies for Drug Courts Actor Matthew Perry, according to the UK Metro, has recently made several trips to Washington…
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence has named April Alcohol Awareness Month. 2013 marks…
Read MoreAddiction and the Brain: Changing Neural Pathways
Addiction and the Brain: Changing Neural Pathways Recently in New Orleans, doctors, future doctors, teachers and addiction treatment professionals, among many…
Read MoreTV and Kids: Is Quality More Important than Quantity?
New and surprising research about TV and kids Analysis of a research study about TV and kids published online this month by…
Read MoreCompulsive Gambling Now Labeled Behavioral Addiction by Psychiatrists
Compulsive Gambling Now Labeled Behavioral Addiction by Psychiatrists Beginning in May, psychiatrists will begin labeling compulsive gambling as a behavioral addiction…
Read MoreCost of Substance Abuse Treatment on the Rise
Cost of Substance Abuse Treatment on the Rise Recently, Forbes magazine reported on a new study on substance abuse from the…
Read MoreA Pennsylvania Women Offers Free Yoga to Fight Addiction
A Pennsylvania Women Offers Free Yoga to Fight Addiction Philly.com is spreading the word about a yoga instructor in Upper Darby…
Read MoreBipolar Disorder in Teens Strongly Linked to Substance Abuse
We’ve long known that substance abuse is closely linked with certain psychological disorders. Co-occurring disorders complicate recovery for a large percentage…
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