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Studies Show New Insights into Women and Alcohol Abuse

Due to the cycle of hormone levels, women’s bodies actually intervene in how alcohol affects them, making them mush less affected to any affects. From studies on both human and animal test subjects, When they drink less alcohol and even … Continue reading

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The attempt to solve drug use in the UK

According to an article from British website http://www.guardian.co.uk, the British government wants to give compulsory treatment of benefit claimants addicted to drugs. Problem is that everyone else seems to think that’s pretty much impossible. British Liberal Democrats think the plan … Continue reading

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Can Addiction Be Cured With a Pill?

Current research in anti-addiction has opened the door for prescription medications that allegedly treat the symptoms of addiction. Naltrexone is the newest medication to be making headlines. The news is especially controversial because it demonstrates the possibility that addiction may … Continue reading

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How Do You Avoid Relapsing?

Maintaining sobriety is a constant, ongoing struggle. Addicts have to face the reality that relapsing is not only possible, it’s statistically probable. Nic Sheff, the 26-year-old writer of Tweak is a recovering crystal meth, marijuana and alcohol addict, and represents … Continue reading

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Does the “disease model” encourage relapse?

Most recovery programs and addiction experts employ the “disease model” of alcoholism when they treat addicts. This means that addiction is viewed in the medical field and rehabilitation industry as a disorder with genetic roots. Those who are inflicted with … Continue reading

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Rethinking Drinking

A new government website called “Rethinking Drinking” is designed to help drinkers detect if their drinking habits are leading them down a destructive path. The website includes quizzes and questionnaires that probe users to reconsider their choices, habits and perspectives … Continue reading

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Residential Care Noted As Indicator of High-Quality Rehab Services

Addicted teens aren’t getting the help they need and the reason may be due to a lack of services designed specifically for adolescents, reports a recent article on Forbes.com. According to a study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse … Continue reading

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How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System?

The following list describes, on average, how long certain drugs tend to stay in a person’s body after the last dosage, determining the period of time that they can be detected by urine tests. It can take anywhere from a … Continue reading

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What are some ethical issues in addiction treatment?

When it comes to rehab centers, the services provided must be of the highest ethical standards to ensure the best possible addiction treatment is received.  People seeking treatment, for themselves or a loved one, need to feel reassured about the … Continue reading

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How To Tell if a Friend is Alcohol Dependant

I have a close friend who drinks two or three glasses of wine most nights. When we go out she rarely abstains from drinking, but never is visibly intoxicated. I have another friend who doesn’t drink at all during the … Continue reading

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