Government 'buried' Release of Key Evidence on Minimum Alcohol Price Before …
by Aberdeen Proving Ground Government 'buried' release of key evidence on minimum alcohol price before … The Government “buried” key evidence in the run-up to a major U-turn on minimum pricing for alcohol, it has emerged, amid accusations from doctors that pressure from the alcohol industry was “instrumental” in blocking the policy. A draft report from … Read more on The Independent Docs Fail to Discuss Alcohol's Risks with Patients Only 1 in 6 U.S. adults say their doctor has ever discussed alcohol use with them, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings show that most health care providers don't talk about alcohol, even with … Read more on LiveScience.com Read more... ...
You Can't Treat Addiction With Willpower and Denial
You can't treat addiction with willpower and denial Few look at the scientific advances to better understand this brain disease that robs individuals of their ability to resist the behaviour be it alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs or gambling. The consequence is the deterioration of the addicted person … Read more on The Globe and Mail Six signs that you may be an addict They sneak around and lie, carving out time to procure and use their substance of choice, says Scharff, an author and addiction recovery expert at Cliffside Malibu Treatment Center in California. “They do … They desperately need to feel safe, not to … Read more on Winnipeg Sun Read more... ...
Oxford Group Home for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Wants to Locate in …
Oxford Group Home for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Wants to Locate in … According to its website, oxfordhouse.org, the Oxford House rehabilitation model is a democratically run, self-support and drug-free group home that provides stability and hope to those recovering from addictions and a comfortable sobriety in a … Read more on The SandPaper Alcohol cravings drug nalmefene granted approval in Scotland The consortium said: "Nalmefene should only be prescribed in conjunction with continuous psychosocial support focused on treatment adherence and reducing alcohol consumption. "Nalmefene should be initiated only in patients who continue to have a high … Read more on BBC News Read more... ...
Mild Depression: Exercises for Mild Depression
by mattfred The last thing that most depressed people feel like doing is to exercise. This is where it is so much easier to reach for a drink, cigarette or snack. Exercise just seems too much like bitter medicine. But, that is too bad, because, you really, really have to take that bitter medicine. One method that has work for me, for decades, has been the five minute rule. That is, you can do, or avoid, almost anything for five minutes. Read more... ...
Alcohol Chemical Dependency: Chemical Dependency Treatment
It is important to understand chemical dependency is viewed as a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA). Chemical dependency has a unique display of signs and/or symptoms that are very much treatable and progressive. Prolonged chemical dependency may lead to fatality if left untreated. With this in mind, it is very important to seek out professional help if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction. Chemical dependency is defined as the obsessive need to use drugs and/or alcohol, regardless of the negative consequences that may arise. Chemical dependency is both physical and emotional and withdrawal symptoms will occur if the substance is abruptly discontinued. However, Ibogaine and/or Ibogaine treatment has been used to successfully reduce withdrawal while eliminating the obsession behind the dependency. Read more... ...
Alcohol Craving Drug Licensed for Scottish Use
by pennstatenews Alcohol craving drug licensed for Scottish use The drug, which comes in tablet form, is designed for people who are alcohol dependent, but not at the extreme end of the spectrum of substance abuse. Health experts welcomed the decision which could help tackle the problem in Scotland which has one of … Read more on Scotsman John Boehner: When drunks lead Congress, disaster is the only option After a night of drinking, I concluded that it was better for my children financially if I ...
Free Alcohol Rehab Centers: the Best Alcohol Rehab Center in Philadelphia
Alcohol Rehab Center Alcohol consumption is legal unlike drugs and many people are into the habit. Drinking at moderate levels is not harmful. But when your system becomes dependent on alcohol, it is high time, you opt for external help. Quite a few rehab centers operate to deal with this issue. Various addiction treatment programs are conducted by rehabs to eliminate alcohol cravings from the body. What is an alcohol rehab center? Read more... ...