How to Stay Sober at a Party: Fun is Still an Option If you are an addict living sober, you will know the temptation of alcohol that surrounds you. It is something that you cannot hide from. Alcohol is everywhere. Your friends, coworkers, family members, and even your partner may still drink after you have decided on ... Read More
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We believe strongly in the use of emerging technology to treat addictions and disorders. In our addiction news section we cover breaking addiction and mental health related news. This includes national drug crime news to identify trends as well as measures being taken by local governments to affect change in their area. By recognizing success and failures across the country we believe that we can keep the community informed on the most important behavioral health news.
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Millennial Drinking Trends
When it comes to the way millennials consume alcoholic beverages, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Is there a Millennial alcohol addiction or a Millennial drinking problem or isn't there? Millennials can’t afford to drink thanks to student loans and housing costs, one study says. They drink more ... Read More
South Florida Treatment Center
Seeking Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in South Florida With a warm year-round climate and over 800 miles of sandy beaches, Florida is known as one of the United States' top destinations for vacationers and retirees. What many Americans may not know is that South Florida is also one of the nation's capitals for ... Read More
Thoughts on Drug Addiction
Are you sure back alleys and parking lots are where people score cocaine? Do men or women judge people more for relapsing back into drug use? Why do you think people take Adderall, and does everyone else agree with your assessment? You may have beliefs about what you think substance use looks like across America, ... Read More
Recognizing Addiction in a Loved One by Symptoms of Drug Use
Active addicts live a life of secrecy and lies, which makes it difficult for the people who love them to recognize the signs of addiction. As difficult as it may be to identify a problem, there are things you can look for that are common signs of drug abuse. It is also a good idea to look for distinct behavioral ... Read More
New Neurotherapy Techniques: Methods for Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a disease, but its treatment is quite different from other medical conditions. Unlike many health issues, there is no cure or addiction "fix" that heals all pain brought on by addiction. Addiction is a psychological issue; a disease of the brain. If the underlying root of addiction comes from brain ... Read More
Overdose Deaths Are Down in the Land of 10,000 Lakes – How Minnesota’s Approach May Be Working
Following a broad range of efforts designed to combat soaring drug overdose deaths, Minnesota's approach may be working. In 2017, 422 Minnesota residents died from an opioid overdose. Recognizing that these numbers were only continuing to rise from year to year, Minnesota decided to take action. The results thus far ... Read More
Law Requiring Drug Dealers to Pay Taxes Among Iowa’s Latest Efforts to Curb Meth and Opiates
Every state combats drub abuse, addiction, and drug-related crimes a little differently. And while many states are failing to achieve the types of positive results in the battle to generate headlines, Iowa is experiencing a reduction in opioid-related overdose deaths. Yet, as Iowa focuses on abuse of opioids like ... Read More
