Tag: substance use disorder
Tech-assisted intervention for teens in drug rehab works, study says
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...
Examining the contributing factors in addiction
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
Certain behavioral traits have long been associated with a risk for drug abuse, but new research published in the journal Behavioral Sciences by researchers...
Understanding substance cravings
Substance use disorder is recognized as a brain disease, characterized by persistent drug-seeking behavior in spite of negative consequences. A primary component of ongoing...
Men more likely than women to receive emergency room referrals to...
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to receive referrals to drug detox programs upon discharge from emergency departments, a recent study found....
The interwoven social fabric of substance abuse and attorneys
A recent study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine delved into the extent of substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health issues among...
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...
Dealing with an addicted spouse
Addiction can be incredibly difficult to cope with, even when it’s someone else who has become addicted to drugs or alcohol. When a spouse...
Alcohol and substance misuse costs US economy more than $440 billion...
Alcohol and substance misuse has an impact of approximately $442 billion a year on the American economy, according to a recent report from the...
Michigan drug court doubles down on treatment to fight addiction
Lenawee County, Michigan is doubling down on their efforts to rehabilitate felons with treatment, education, community service and employment.
“Our goal is to rid them...
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