Friday, January 13th, 2012
How is addiction related to self-control? Here we explore how beliefs compel substance abuse. Your participation and comments are welcomed.
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Yes, alcohol can be addictive. Even people who aren’t addicted can abuse alcohol. Here we discuss the effects of alcohol on the body, signs that you might have an alcohol problem, and strategies for quitting or cutting back.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Yes, you can become addicted to Ambien with long-term use. In this article we look at how Ambien affects the body and the risk factors for Ambien dependence. More on signs of Ambien addiction here.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
8 tips on how to address your husband’s drinking. Learn to communicate with your husband and address drinking problems with suggestions from an addiction professional here.
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Yes and no. Most employment or probation/parole drug screens are not comprehensive enough to test for Suboxone. However, Suboxone can be detected when specifically targeted. More on Suboxone drug screens here.
Friday, January 6th, 2012
Deal with an addict or alcoholic in a positive and healthy way. More on Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) and how to deal with an addict or alcoholic here.
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Top 10 relapse prevention strategies. We review the most effective strategies for preventing relapse into drug, alcohol or behavioral addictions. Guest writer Henry Steinberger, Ph.D., the author of the SMART Recovery® Handbook, joins us here.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Synthetic weed has been tied to deaths in the U.S. Synthetic cannabinoids can be toxic – but quantities and ingredients are difficult to predict. More on the relationship between synthetic weed and adverse effects here.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Is your kid possibly using drugs? If you suspect drug use, it’s most likely the case. Signs your kid is on drugs, and a call to action for parents here.
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Yes. Spice can get you high. In fact, synthetic cannabinoids can be more potent than THC. But smoking or drinking Spice can lead to hallucinations, intense anxiety or even death. More on Spice ingredients, and risks of taking Spice here.
