How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse
... recovered from cocaine addiction with a chemical that blocks the “kappa opioid receptors” that stress activates in the VTA, the rats didn't relapse to cocaine use under stress. Untreated rats who had also … Read more on Futurity: Research… Continue reading
Woman Recovering From "spice" Addiction Shares Warning
... recovering from "spice" addiction shares warning … substance similar to spice, a synthetic marijuana. Leaders there have called this form of substance abuse a growing problem. But it's all legal. … After smoking it with friends, Martin said she… Continue reading
Department of Mental Health Offers 'School for Addiction Professionals'
... of Mental Health offers 'School for Addiction Professionals' In an effort to help educate Mississippi's Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention Professionals about alcohol and drug abuse and prevention, the annual Mississippi School for Addiction Professionals, hosted by the Mississippi Department… Continue reading
Editorial: County Report Proves the Obvious; Drug, Alcohol Abuse Prevalent
... County report proves the obvious; drug, alcohol abuse prevalent The report also noted that homeless people in the county suffer from disproportionately high rates of substance abuse, which exacerbates the problem of chronic homelessness. It also noted that… Continue reading
Cocaine Addiction Study Reveals Targets for Treatment
... Addiction The drugs included buprenorphine, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana, OxyContin, Percocet and other prescription medications, according to the agency's commander, Scott Sweet. Of those arrests, 84 percent were in Keene. Keene police statistics from … Read more on Free… Continue reading
Youths Recover Faster With Help of AA-Related Tool, 'Kindess Is Contagious'
... World Report Who Needs Rehab? Above: Anne Fletcher, health and medical writer, talks to KPBS about her new book, "INSIDE REHAB: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment And How To Get Help That Works." Midday Edition logo … Read… Continue reading