Archive for February, 2010
- Study Examines Mental Health Problems for Veterans
Depression can be an all-encompassing condition, impacting every aspect of a person’s life. In a recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report, Major Depressive Episode and Treatment for Depression among Veterans Aged 21 to 39, research examines the affects of war on veterans.
- Crime Spree Halted with Conviction
A drug-fueled crime spree that sent a transient from town to town has been quieted thanks to his arrest. A KTVZ report noted this man will spend a number of years behind bars as a result of his actions last October.
- Anthony Hargrove’s Journey from Rock Bottom to the Super Bowl
Before he was a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints, Anthony Hargrove was a drug addict who was exiled by the NFL for the entire 2008 season after repeat violations of the league’s drug policy. But after being treated in drug rehabilitation and being reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell, Hargrove sent a video to a number of NFL teams explaining his story and how he had corrected his life. The Saints accepted him into their fold, and they haven’t been sorry.
- Dr. Drew Says He’ll Stop When Addiction Stops
As the host of three seasons of “Celebrity Rehab,” Dr. Drew Pinsky understands that he might seem hypocritical when he tells people not to fixate on celebrities’ lives.
- Study Links Dopamine to Drug Abuse and Compulsive Behavior
A new study has found that people with high levels of the hormone dopamine in the brain, and low sensitivity to it, tend to be greater risk takers and may be more prone to addictive behavior, drug abuse, and gambling, a study has found.
