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Tech-assisted intervention for teens in drug rehab works, study says

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Researchers adapted and evaluated technology-assisted interventions for parents of teenagers in drug rehab, and according to their 2017 study, the results have the potential...

Voluntary drug rehab more effective than mandatory drug rehab in preventing...

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Mandatory drug rehab isn’t as effective as voluntary treatment in preventing criminal recidivism, a recent systematic review published in the International Journal of Drug...

Social listening is a valuable resource for monitoring substance abuse

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Infoveillance, the process of social listening in order to identify and evaluate what is said about an individual, product, brand or company through the...

Examining the contributing factors in addiction

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In an effort to understand what makes someone susceptible to addiction, researchers from the Department of Psychology at Marshall University studied the integral role...

Addiction treatment strategies for the antisocial

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Certain behavioral traits have long been associated with a risk for drug abuse, but new research published in the journal Behavioral Sciences by researchers...

Non-medical use of prescription stimulants doesn’t improve college grades

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It’s a widespread belief that non-medical use of prescription stimulants (NPS) like Adderall or Ritalin can help college students improve their study habits and...

Parental support key in avoiding drug abuse in adolescents

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A recent study found that a parent’s high level of disapproval regarding drugs actually mitigated a teen’s risk of drug abuse. The study, published in...

Positive aspects of youth development and drug use examined in new...

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A 2017 study published in the Journal of Drug Issues sought to examine the perceived strengths of teenagers entering rehab for substance use disorders...

Tangible rewards can be a useful addition to addiction treatment programs

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Contingency management (CM), a new form of behavioral intervention, has shown to be effective and useful when integrated into addiction treatment programs, according to...

Perception of e-cig safety evolves, new study finds

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Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have become popular in recent years largely because they’re seen as a safer alternative to tobacco-based products. But the perception...
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