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It’s True – Women Do Experience Addiction Differently

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 2 minute read

Women experience a wealth of unique health challenges, many of which remain under-treated or poorly addressed. Addiction is no exception, according to Dr. Lipi Roy, a physician specializing in addiction. In a recent Forbes article, Dr. Roy points out...

The Stress of Natural Disasters Lingers Long After Landfall

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 4 minute read

It feels like the U.S. is imploding – from Hurricane Harvey tearing through Texas, Hurricane Irma on its destructive path toward Florida, and the raging and unrelenting forest fires in Oregon, Los Angeles, and Montana threatening highly populated areas...

5 Drug Safety Issues Surrounding the FDA Approval Process

Drug Abuse

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

“All too often, patients and clinicians mistakenly view FDA approval as indication that a product is fully safe and effective. Nothing could be further from the truth. We learn tremendous amounts about a product only once it’s on...

NIAAA Study Shows Impact of Drinking Before Conception

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

We’ve all heard about the extensive damage that can occur to a fetus when a mother is drinking alcohol during her pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), complications can include miscarriage, stillbirth, plus a...

Think Drugs Only Ruin Human Lives? Wrong!

Drug Abuse

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

We know drug use changes people. We know substance abuse affects all facets of society. What we don’t yet know is the total impact of our substance abuse on the environment. As research starts to roll in, the preliminary...

Science Shows Drug Cravings Linger From the Grave

Behavioral Health

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

After years of heroin use, Jeremy died from a drug overdose. He was in and out of rehab multiple times. Nothing took; he always went back to using. Based on decades of addiction studies, we know that drug use...

Gender Matters When We Talk About Addiction

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

Addiction can be brought on by a variety of factors, such as environment and family history. But as it turns out, gender plays a role in its development, as well. Role of the Sexes While men continue to outnumber...

Spotlight: 3 Stages of Addiction

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

Shelly just used heroin for the very first time. It gives her a euphoric feeling that she’s never felt before…and she likes it. She’s in stage one. After using heroin for a while, Shelly notices that, after a day...

Can Birth Order Really Predict Addiction?

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 3 minute read

It’s no secret that birth order can have a big – and lasting – impact. In fact, many experts believe the order of each child’s birth plays an important determinant for personality, intelligence and economic success. With so many...

New Therapy Shows Promise for Severe Anorexia

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Adrienne Keller 2 minute read

In the past, it’s been challenging to find effective treatment for individuals struggling with severe, chronic anorexia that was resistant to traditional therapies. In a study conducted at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre and the University Health Network, however, researchers...

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