Addiction Treatment
- Tailoring Treatment to Motivation Levels
When individuals enter treatment for alcohol or drug addiction, they begin with varying levels of motivation to succeed. This can have a significant impact on outcomes with a treatment program, often determining the success that the individual will have in completing the program. Read More…
- Buprenorphine Implant Shows Promising Effects in Treating Opioid Addiction
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles have found that a new time-released form of buprenorphine that is placed under the skin can significantly help treat opioid addiction and prevent risk of relapse.
- Outreach Program Helps Street-Based Sex Workers with Drug Rehab
A mobile access outreach program run by both current and former sex workers is responsible for increasing substance abuse treatment admission rates among female street-based sex workers, especially those considered at highest risk. Researchers from British Columbia’s Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have found a link between the mobile outreach program and a rise in entries to inpatient addiction treatment services, including detoxification and residential drug treatment, among the sex worker population.
- Dual Diagnosis: The Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Many individuals who seek treatment for mental health concerns have co-occurring disorders. It is common, for example, for those with Substance Disorders to have other conditions such as Mood Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, other Anxiety Disorders or Personality Disorders. Evidence-based research shows that the coordinated and simultaneous treatment of co-occurring disorders is recommended as the most effective clinical practice. The treatment of co-occurring disorders is also commonly called Dual Diagnosis treatment, concurrent disorders treatment or co-occurring disorders treatment. All of these refer to therapies designed to address two primary mental health conditions that are problematic at the same time.
- Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Older Adults Has Doubled
In the midst of increasing unemployment, loss of income, and homelessness across the American population, substance abuse treatment facilities are also experiencing a rise in admissions—particularly among adults aged 50 and older—that has more than doubled in the past 17 years. With older adults comprising more than 30% of the American population, their healthcare needs are expected to put a strain on the nation’s current substance abuse treatment resources as they continue to age.
- Researchers Study a New Potential Treatment Method for Cocaine Addiction
Disulfiram, the generic name for the brand-name drug Antabuse, has been used in medical settings to help people with alcohol dependency stay sober by making them extremely sensitive to alcohol. Five to ten minutes after drinking a small amount of alcohol, patients may experience the effects of a severe hangover, including nausea, vomiting, headache, shortness of breath, and accelerated heart rate that can last from 30 minutes to a several hours.
- Afghanistan Opens Treatment Facility for Drug Addicted Police Officers
While Afghanistan is one of the main producers of opium-based drugs, it is also the location for a growing drug problem. According to a New York Times post, the Hospital for Interior Ministry Addicts is a demonstration of the significance of the problem as all of its patients are policemen.
- Dr. Sack of Promises Treatment Centers Talks About Revamping Rehab
Lindsay Lohan is back in the news after she failed to report to a mandatory court hearing in Los Angeles, which resulted in a warrant for her arrest. Judge Marsha Revel of Los Angeles County Superior Court also revoked Lohan’s probation, which she was given after two arrested in 2007 on drunk-driving charges. The judge stipulated that if she makes bail, she will be prohibited from drinking alcohol, required to wear an alcohol-monitoring bracelet, and undergo weekly drug testing.
- Free Substance Abuse Treatment
Across the country there are people struggling with substance abuse. For many, the struggle continues because they cannot afford to get treatment, and don’t have health insurance that will cover treatment. Fortunately, there are options for those who don’t have insurance coverage and cannot afford to pay for the treatment.
- Scottish Government Facing Problems Delivering Drug Treatment
The growing drug problem throughout the world is also contributing to a growing lag time in drug treatment assessments. According to a Scotsman article, many drug addicts are facing a long wait to receive help to beat their addiction. Many officials believe this wait could fuel a rise in crime as these individuals seek to fund their habits.