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The value of control and support in addiction recovery groups
Peer recovery group meetings are widely popular among recovering addicts and can be powerful tools in the road to sobriety for various reasons. However,...
The impact of meditation on the brain during addiction treatment
Devan Thrash has been off meth for the past 16 months and credited meditation with helping her maintain her sobriety.
“Before I went into...
The value of addiction treatment aftercare participation
A 2017 study published in the Open Journal of Psychiatry found that the likelihood of a patient sustaining addiction recovery can be predicted by...
Diversity in social interactions boosts addiction recovery, new study finds
The Journal of Applied Social Psychology recently published a study that posed a question about addiction recovery: “Is it me or should my friends...
The branches of addiction recovery and intervention approaches
A research paper published in last month’s issue of the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing provided a deeper look into a range...
Identifying drug relapse risk factors
A research project at California State University in San Bernardino identified several factors that may cause people who have completed their first 12-step program...
Viacom and Surgeon General launch addiction awareness campaign
Amidst a wave of digital resources for addiction treatment, media giant Viacom launched LISTEN a multimedia campaign that aims to spread awareness and promote...
Telephone-based aftercare after inpatient drug rehab fosters compliance
Numerous studies have determined that intensive outreach and care after discharge from inpatient drug rehab demonstrated favorable outcomes for patients compared to standard outpatient...
New technique shows promise in helping mothers in addiction recovery
Studies have shown that mothers with a history of substance abuse are more likely to lose custody of their children, but a new report...
UMass Medical School partners with correctional leaders to expand addiction treatment
On January 31, the University of Massachusetts Medical School announced a collaboration with leaders from New England-based correctional departments in aims to research and...