Tag: addiction recovery
The role of fundraising websites in addiction recovery
In an era of many virtual happenings, it’s common to see people resort to online forums or social media platforms whenever any assistance is...
Challenges and new tools to assess addiction
Recent studies showed that effective drug addiction treatment starts with an all-around assessment.
The Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA) is the new addiction assessment method recommended...
The Jellinek Curve and its contribution to addiction recovery
The name E.M. Jellinek and The Jellinek Curve might be unfamiliar but the changes he brought to the field of addiction studies are well-known.
From...
The international prevalence of smoking in addiction treatment
Internationally, cigarette smoking is higher among patients in addiction treatment when compared to the general populace, according to a study published in the Society for...
Detoxing from heroin
As heroin use continues to rise across many demographics, Americans are scrambling to find solutions to the epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease...
App for substance use disorder recovery proves useful in pilot program
A pilot program conducted earlier this year to test the effectiveness of a mobile app for people with a substance use disorder showed promise...
Breaking the cycle of addiction
Kayla Whitehead of McMinnville, Oregon, was 13 years old when she started taking her mother’s prescription painkillers.
“My mother’s an addict herself,” Whitehead said....
New UCLA study shows value of mindfulness training in recovery
A new study led by Suzette Glasner Ph.D., associate professor at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has shown that mindfulness training...
What’s sex got to do with it?
A study published last month by the international journal Sexualities, offered a closer look at how women handle sexuality while in substance abuse treatment....
Can fitness bolster addiction recovery?
Several recent studies reveal that engaging in regular aerobic exercise can prove extremely beneficial during addiction recovery. In fact, during clinical studies, regular exercise...
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