substance abuse

Substance Abuse Treatment: Cognitive Substance Abuse Treatment – What Does It Really Do?

Substance abuse treatment has taken a new twist with the invention of cognitive substance abuse treatment where the brain of a drug user will be studied in its cognitive responses and why it is possible for a person to become… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Minneapolis: Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers

Wendy’s Changing Behavior

Wendy was a charismatic, high-school junior with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She was an athletic young woman who loved sports, drama and music. Her friends described her as a person with high energy, drive and… Continue reading

Minneapolis Drug Treatment Centers: Hard-Wired to Bounce Back

Researchers are documenting an innate “self-righting tendency” that exists in everyone. How can you use their findings to help yourself and help others be more resilient?

A growing body of research from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and sociology is… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Minnesota: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers Will Treat Cigarette Smoking if New Law Passes

New York could become the first state requiring all outpatient addiction treatment programs to help their clients quit smoking under proposed legislation. The law would only encourage alcoholics and drug addicts to quit smoking, not require it. Those who agree… Continue reading

Substance Abuse?

Question by sendzik04: substance abuse?
Can someone please tell me why substance abuse happens

Best answer:

Answer by Pookeygirl
There are many factors contributing to substance abuse. Genetic predisposition is one. If your parents were addicts, you are at… Continue reading

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment


 

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment – Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF veterans, many of whom suffer from PTSD.… Continue reading

ICANotes for Substance Abuse Treatment.wmv


 

ICANotes for Substance Abuse Treatment.wmv – This video shows the features of ICANotes Behavioral Health EHR of special interest to clinicians working in an addiction or drug treatment setting. Visit www.icanotes.com for a free trial or live demo of… Continue reading

Substance Abuse: How Substance Abuse Destroys Lives

Substance abuse is defined as overindulgence and dependence on a toxic chemical/drug, which directly affects the human nervous system, behaviour and various body functions. These substances or drugs have detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of an individual.… Continue reading

How Will I Be Able to Find Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Cleveland, Georgia?

Question by ayah a: How will I be able to find substance abuse treatment programs in Cleveland, Georgia?
I’m doing this for a special project in school. As part of my report, I wanted to be able to include… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Minnesota: Drug Addictions and Substance Abuse – the Myths and Facts

Myth. Drug Addiction is a bad habit, the result of moral weakness and over-indulgence.

Fact Drug Addiction is a chronic, life-threatening condition, like hypertension, atherosclerosis and adult diabetes.

Fact. Genetics and substance abuse – drug addiction has roots in generic susceptibility, social circumstance… Continue reading