How Is Suboxone Treatment Different than Drug Abuse? Physicians who treat opioid addiction also have the option of utilizing 'medication-assisted treatment,' and the most common medications used in the treatment of opioid dependence today are methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine (Suboxone).
Most people ...
Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal A person is said to have physical opioid dependence if they have high 'tolerance' of opioids, meaning they need more of ...
Identifying Signs of Addiction While drug and alcohol use and abuse manifest themselves in different ways, they share a number of common signs and symptoms.
Often, addicts ...
Keeping Your Child Free from Addiction The single most pressing concern for the parents I see in my psychotherapy practice, whether their child is 4 ...
Can Smoking Cause Depression? Researchers have made bold claims about cigarette smoking leading to depression. It has long been known that smokers have higher rates of ...
Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems for Homosexuals Homosexual people tend to experience more mental health problems than heterosexual people, research indicates. Discrimination may contribute to the higher risk, believes lead researcher Dr. Apu Chakraborty of University College London, UK.
His team looked at ...
A New Day, A New Life “If you are reading this, it’s likely that you decided to create a healthy, rewarding life.”
And so begins the 365-day journey A New Day, A New Life: A Guided Journal Blending Science & Spirituality, ...
Scattershot: My Bipolar Family It was back in the '50s. One day my friend's mother just disappeared. That Sunday as they gathered in the church parking lot, the other mothers whispered. My friend stood next to me and cried. ...
Bonding with Your Teen: A Hidden Opportunity This column is part of a series of vignettes representing themes common to families and adolescents. Different sides of a dilemma are presented – the parent’s point of view and the adolescent’s view. ...
Teen Drinking: Limits vs. Punishment According to the National Institute of Health, drinking -- the drug of choice among youth -- plays a major role in death from injuries, and injuries are the leading cause of death for ...
Does Your Teenager Want To Get Caught?
Travis was 15. He’d always been a good kid – no trouble, unlike his brothers. His parents saw him as the perfect child.
That’s ...
Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most difficult conditions for anyone to bear. Many who encounter life-threatening events or situations that threaten physical or emotional safety become burdened by a variety of intense ...
Ordinary Heroes Last night I went to a convenience store. I was joking with one of the two female cashiers working the late night shift when this guy stormed in, shouting obscenities, totally agitated.
I was scared—sure ...
Is Alcohol Spoiling Your Romance? When I first talk to people about couples therapy, I usually ask: "Do you drink alcohol? Does your partner?" and if so, "How much?" I also ask whether they use other mind-altering drugs and intoxicants. ...
How To Keep Your Head in a Bad Economy When a recession hits and then gains momentum, it’s natural to feel scared, helpless or hopeless, and these feelings can get the better of us. People who feel overwhelmed often try to cope by avoiding ...
Online Pharmacy Use Can Have Serious Consequences In today's communications landscape — where Internet access is readily available and advertising for prescription medication — it is no surprise that many patients are using online pharmacies.
There are many benefits to this type ...
Facts About Cocaine If you snort, smoke or inject cocaine or care about someone who does, you more than likely have some unanswered questions about the nature and effects of this powerful drug.
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive ...
Levels of Treatment for Substance Abuse There are four main levels of treatment for substance abuse:
Level I — outpatient treatment
Level II — intensive outpatient treatment
Level III — medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment
Level IV — medically managed intensive ...
