Articles related to "Substance Abuse"
Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse problems are common amongst people with schizophrenia and nobody really knows why. People with both conditions have had great difficulty in getting treated because the two conditions require quite different treatment strategies, and neither program would accept such people with a dual diagnosis. Untreated for either condition individuals are much more liklely to get in trouble with the law, and end up in a prison instead of a hospital.
schizophrenia • addiction • alcoholism • substance abuse • dual diagnosis
Substance abuse problems are common amongst people with schizophrenia and nobody really knows why. People with both conditions have had great difficulty in getting treated because the two conditions require quite different treatment strategies, and neither program would accept such people with a dual diagnosis. Untreated for either condition individuals are much more liklely to get in trouble with the law, and end up in a prison instead of a hospital.
schizophrenia • addiction • alcoholism • substance abuse • dual diagnosis
Substance Abuse Treatment & Faith
The present article discusses the landscape of faith and faith-based organizations. It focuses attention on substance abuse treatment and evaluation of FBOs.
fbos and faith-based organizations • faith and community-based initiative • substance abuse treatment and alcoholism • evaluation of treatment programs • social services policy and faith integration
The present article discusses the landscape of faith and faith-based organizations. It focuses attention on substance abuse treatment and evaluation of FBOs.
fbos and faith-based organizations • faith and community-based initiative • substance abuse treatment and alcoholism • evaluation of treatment programs • social services policy and faith integration
A Variety of Recovery Related Writing
A review of three sites that feature recovery related writing from a variety of authors and viewpoints.
articles about recovery • affirmations • abuse • substance abuse • emotions
A review of three sites that feature recovery related writing from a variety of authors and viewpoints.
articles about recovery • affirmations • abuse • substance abuse • emotions
Aboriginal Substance Abuse
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Alcohol Abuse Inpatient Treatment
Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses.
alcoholism inpatient • inpatient programs for alcoholics • detoxification and inpatient treatment • inpatient alcohol treatment • inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse
Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses.
alcoholism inpatient • inpatient programs for alcoholics • detoxification and inpatient treatment • inpatient alcohol treatment • inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse
Are you ready for recovery?
Recovery isn't easy. Don't expect it to be. But you can have a strong back to carry the load...the strength comes from recovery and your higher power.
recovery • addiction • disease • alcoholism • substance abuse
Recovery isn't easy. Don't expect it to be. But you can have a strong back to carry the load...the strength comes from recovery and your higher power.
recovery • addiction • disease • alcoholism • substance abuse
Be Committed to Recovery
Make a commitment to recovery. It's a simple process.
recovery • addiction • disease • alcoholism • substance abuse
Make a commitment to recovery. It's a simple process.
recovery • addiction • disease • alcoholism • substance abuse
Burnt Out, Tired or Depressed
If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation.
depression • suicide • bipolar disorder • suicidal behaviors • mental health
If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation.
depression • suicide • bipolar disorder • suicidal behaviors • mental health
Five Tips for Coping With Life's Struggles
Those who have ADHD have a more difficult time when coping with some of life's basic struggles. This article will give you some practical advice to conquer some of these struggles.
adhd • add • health • medicine • habits
Those who have ADHD have a more difficult time when coping with some of life's basic struggles. This article will give you some practical advice to conquer some of these struggles.
adhd • add • health • medicine • habits
Gateway Drugs
Everyone has heard the term gateway drug, and for some it is an accepted theory, yet many still argue if it can be proven.
marijuana • gateway drug • adolescent addiction • substance abuse article • cannabis
Everyone has heard the term gateway drug, and for some it is an accepted theory, yet many still argue if it can be proven.
marijuana • gateway drug • adolescent addiction • substance abuse article • cannabis
Homelessness
Homelessness has become a public concern, and governments are developing programs to solve the homelessness problem, but nobody understands that the homeless mentally ill also need treatment and ongoing community support as well as housing
schizophrenia • homelessness • community support • compliance • treatment
Homelessness has become a public concern, and governments are developing programs to solve the homelessness problem, but nobody understands that the homeless mentally ill also need treatment and ongoing community support as well as housing
schizophrenia • homelessness • community support • compliance • treatment
Powerfully Recovered
claiming our power and recognizing that we are recovered makes it possible for us to truly continue our growth by not getting stuck in myths that don't serve us.
recovery • alcoholism • addiction • substance abuse • disease
claiming our power and recognizing that we are recovered makes it possible for us to truly continue our growth by not getting stuck in myths that don't serve us.
recovery • alcoholism • addiction • substance abuse • disease
Substance Abuse & Dependence?
A look at the most common assessment criteria used by professionals to determine if an individual is abusing or dependent upon substances
substance • abuse • dependence • denial • prescription
A look at the most common assessment criteria used by professionals to determine if an individual is abusing or dependent upon substances
substance • abuse • dependence • denial • prescription
The sensory realm
Taking a walk and focusing on sensory stimuli is one of the best ways of relaxing the mind.
walking • sensory stimuli • subconscious • five senses • substance abuse
Taking a walk and focusing on sensory stimuli is one of the best ways of relaxing the mind.
walking • sensory stimuli • subconscious • five senses • substance abuse
When did I get too tough to cry?
Coming to terms with child's battle with substance abuse.
substance abuse • drugs • pot • marijuana • teenager
Coming to terms with child's battle with substance abuse.
substance abuse • drugs • pot • marijuana • teenager
Women in Recovery: The Spiritual Part of the Program
Is putting down the drink enough for women who find themselves drinking too much?
women • recovery • alcoholism • alcoholics • substance abuse
Is putting down the drink enough for women who find themselves drinking too much?
women • recovery • alcoholism • alcoholics • substance abuse
Middle School Parent Fears
Adolescents today use drugs and alcohol at an early age. Middle school parents can help their children by identifying the signs of drug abuse before depression sets in.
middle school drugs alcohol depression • substance abuse help • substance abuse • teen alcohol treatment • teen drug treatment
Adolescents today use drugs and alcohol at an early age. Middle school parents can help their children by identifying the signs of drug abuse before depression sets in.
middle school drugs alcohol depression • substance abuse help • substance abuse • teen alcohol treatment • teen drug treatment
Alcohol, Money and Teens
Liverpool John Moores University finds interesting information on how the size of a teen's allowance affects drinking habits.
youth substance abuse • adolescent brain damage • teenagers booze • adolescent risky behavior • alcohol abuse study
Liverpool John Moores University finds interesting information on how the size of a teen's allowance affects drinking habits.
youth substance abuse • adolescent brain damage • teenagers booze • adolescent risky behavior • alcohol abuse study
Minnesota Says BC/BS Denies Kids Coverage
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield has been sued for failing to cover certain groups of children. Not only that, but they want you to pay for it.
public health • healthcare • medicine • blue cross • blue shield minnesota
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield has been sued for failing to cover certain groups of children. Not only that, but they want you to pay for it.
public health • healthcare • medicine • blue cross • blue shield minnesota
The Origins of Cocaine
The last and fourth of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. Purification of the coca plant led to debate and legislation.
history of cocaine • south american coca plant • drug legislation • schedule ii drug • south american cash crop
The last and fourth of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. Purification of the coca plant led to debate and legislation.
history of cocaine • south american coca plant • drug legislation • schedule ii drug • south american cash crop
The Origins of Marijuana
Part one of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. An illegal plant was not always inaccessible to patients.
drug legislation • marijuana legislation • history of marijuana use • medical cannabinoids • history of cannabis in united states
Part one of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. An illegal plant was not always inaccessible to patients.
drug legislation • marijuana legislation • history of marijuana use • medical cannabinoids • history of cannabis in united states
A pill to Cure alcoholism?
Using science to battle cravings, withdrawl, and alcohol itself – the Cure or another Tool in the Recovery shed?
antabuse • disulfiram • naltrexone • campral • acamprosate
Using science to battle cravings, withdrawl, and alcohol itself – the Cure or another Tool in the Recovery shed?
antabuse • disulfiram • naltrexone • campral • acamprosate
Dually Diagnosed
According to various studies, anywhere from 20 to 50% of those diagnosed with a mental health disorder are affected by substance abuse.
aodd • alcohol • comorbidity • co-occuring disorder • mentally ill
According to various studies, anywhere from 20 to 50% of those diagnosed with a mental health disorder are affected by substance abuse.
aodd • alcohol • comorbidity • co-occuring disorder • mentally ill
Smoking and Drinking in Pregnancy
Alcohol and cigarettes are commonly abused substances that should be avoided by women who are pregnant in order to prevent certain risks to themselves and their babies.
how drinking and smoking effects pregnancy • women smoking when having babies • pregnancy and drinking • smoking and drinking while pregnant • the effects of smoking and drinking babies
Alcohol and cigarettes are commonly abused substances that should be avoided by women who are pregnant in order to prevent certain risks to themselves and their babies.
how drinking and smoking effects pregnancy • women smoking when having babies • pregnancy and drinking • smoking and drinking while pregnant • the effects of smoking and drinking babies
Senior Prom Safety For Teens
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including special ceremonies, proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds.
prom safety tips • high school graduation • prom graduation safety • prom night • prom statistics
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including special ceremonies, proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds.
prom safety tips • high school graduation • prom graduation safety • prom night • prom statistics
Depression in Teenagers
Signs of depression in teens coping skills
teens • teenagers and disabilities
Signs of depression in teens coping skills
teens • teenagers and disabilities
Stress Management
Stress causes more than mental anguish. It can also affect your health. This article will discuss how stress can be managed and controlled.
stress • anxiety • management • stress management • anxiety management
Stress causes more than mental anguish. It can also affect your health. This article will discuss how stress can be managed and controlled.
stress • anxiety • management • stress management • anxiety management
Why am I Addicted?
One of the biggest questions we have when first facing a drinking or drug addiction problem is "Why am I this way?" Family and friends may also wonder what went wrong.
genetics • habit • alcoholism • addiction • stigma
One of the biggest questions we have when first facing a drinking or drug addiction problem is "Why am I this way?" Family and friends may also wonder what went wrong.
genetics • habit • alcoholism • addiction • stigma
Males with Eating Disorders
The subject of males with eating disorders continues to be a serious issue.
anorexia • bulimia • eating disorder • men • males
The subject of males with eating disorders continues to be a serious issue.
anorexia • bulimia • eating disorder • men • males
Psychopathy & Domestic Violence
Are individuals who have psychopathic traits more likely to be domestic abusers, are they a different type of abuser, and how might all this impact treatment?
psychopathy • domestic violence mental health • physical abuse psychology • antisocial personality disorder • domestic violence abuse
Are individuals who have psychopathic traits more likely to be domestic abusers, are they a different type of abuser, and how might all this impact treatment?
psychopathy • domestic violence mental health • physical abuse psychology • antisocial personality disorder • domestic violence abuse
Time Heals Borderline PD Symptoms
A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.
borderline pd symptoms • bpd research • borderline personality disorder studies • bpd study • bpd symptoms improve
A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.
borderline pd symptoms • bpd research • borderline personality disorder studies • bpd study • bpd symptoms improve
Who Am I?
Poeple with schizophrenia need to separate their personality from their illness, or else they identify with the symptoms of the illness, refuse treatment, and suffer.
schizophrenia • symptoms • personality • treatment • first episode
Poeple with schizophrenia need to separate their personality from their illness, or else they identify with the symptoms of the illness, refuse treatment, and suffer.
schizophrenia • symptoms • personality • treatment • first episode
Keith Urban in Rehab
Keith Urban checks himself into rehab, an apparent relapse from a past substance abuse addiction.
keith urban • drugs • rehab • nicole kidman • concerts
Keith Urban checks himself into rehab, an apparent relapse from a past substance abuse addiction.
keith urban • drugs • rehab • nicole kidman • concerts
Aboriginal Poverty Statistics
72% of Australia's Aborigines are living in poverty. Remote Indigenous communities face particular economic disadvantage, despite so-called benefits.
aboriginal welfare reform • aboriginal poverty • indigenous welfare reform • indigenous poverty • indigenous welfare
72% of Australia's Aborigines are living in poverty. Remote Indigenous communities face particular economic disadvantage, despite so-called benefits.
aboriginal welfare reform • aboriginal poverty • indigenous welfare reform • indigenous poverty • indigenous welfare
Aerosmith 80s Comeback
Meet John Kalodner, the genius, the long hair and the unlikely hip hop visionary behind the Walk This Way cover; a new song for rap music and Aerosmith's career.
aerosmith • get your wings • toys in the attic • done with mirrors • love in an elevator
Meet John Kalodner, the genius, the long hair and the unlikely hip hop visionary behind the Walk This Way cover; a new song for rap music and Aerosmith's career.
aerosmith • get your wings • toys in the attic • done with mirrors • love in an elevator
Avoiding Adolescent Alcohol Abuse
Avoiding drugs and alcohol challenges middle school students. Learn how to help.
middle school drugs and alcohol • adolescent alcohol and drug use • drinking drugs stats • helping adolescents with drug and alcohol abuse • keeping kids substance-free
Avoiding drugs and alcohol challenges middle school students. Learn how to help.
middle school drugs and alcohol • adolescent alcohol and drug use • drinking drugs stats • helping adolescents with drug and alcohol abuse • keeping kids substance-free
Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Eating Disorder Risk Factors
Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.
eating disorder risk factors • who is at risk for an eating disorder • gender • age • eating disorders in women of color
Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.
eating disorder risk factors • who is at risk for an eating disorder • gender • age • eating disorders in women of color
Help For Parents Dealing With Troubled Teens
Are you a parent of a teen in trouble? Here are some resources to help you get the information you need.
dealing with troubled teens • parents troubled teens • challenging teens • pregnant teens • teen drinking
Are you a parent of a teen in trouble? Here are some resources to help you get the information you need.
dealing with troubled teens • parents troubled teens • challenging teens • pregnant teens • teen drinking
Not Your Father's Theatre
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
Sociology Major
Students who are interested in social issues might consider a major in sociology, or the study of human interaction in society and groups.
sociology • sociology major • students • careers • college
Students who are interested in social issues might consider a major in sociology, or the study of human interaction in society and groups.
sociology • sociology major • students • careers • college
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.
prescription drug abuse • teen drug use • over the counter drug abuse • prescription drug dangers • illegal drug use
The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.
prescription drug abuse • teen drug use • over the counter drug abuse • prescription drug dangers • illegal drug use
Teens and SADD
SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) was originally conceived over twenty-five years ago with the mission of helping youth resist pressures to drink and drive.
sadd • teens and sadd • teen leadership • teen drinking and driving • contract for life
SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) was originally conceived over twenty-five years ago with the mission of helping youth resist pressures to drink and drive.
sadd • teens and sadd • teen leadership • teen drinking and driving • contract for life
The Anomaly of Abuse
Is abuse anomalous - or an inevitable part of human nature? If the former - is it the outcome of flawed genetics, nurture (environment and upbringing) - or both? Can it be "cured" - or merely modified, regulated, and accommodated? There are three groups of theories - three schools - regarding abusers and their conduct.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Is abuse anomalous - or an inevitable part of human nature? If the former - is it the outcome of flawed genetics, nurture (environment and upbringing) - or both? Can it be "cured" - or merely modified, regulated, and accommodated? There are three groups of theories - three schools - regarding abusers and their conduct.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Using Success to Motivate/Maintain
Maintaining a hard-won victory over weight loss, smoking, or other addictive behaviors takes effort and requires knowing the processes to use to assure long term success.
life change • life changes • lose weight • stop smoking • preparation
Maintaining a hard-won victory over weight loss, smoking, or other addictive behaviors takes effort and requires knowing the processes to use to assure long term success.
life change • life changes • lose weight • stop smoking • preparation
A PERSONALITY PROFILE OF TYPICAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS
A personality profile of the typical child sexual abuser. I quick glance at where a profile begins by the use of statistics and typical personality characteristics.
profile • criminal profiling • sexual abusers • child sexual abusers • forensics
A personality profile of the typical child sexual abuser. I quick glance at where a profile begins by the use of statistics and typical personality characteristics.
profile • criminal profiling • sexual abusers • child sexual abusers • forensics
Alcoholic Authors: Truman Capote
Truman Capote's escapades while drunk are legendary although he tried to stay off liquor and would stop drinking for several months but could not stay away from it.
truman capote • truman capote alcoholism • truman capote's early life • truman capote's writing career • truman capote's love affairs
Truman Capote's escapades while drunk are legendary although he tried to stay off liquor and would stop drinking for several months but could not stay away from it.
truman capote • truman capote alcoholism • truman capote's early life • truman capote's writing career • truman capote's love affairs
Arthur Miller in Profile
Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".
arthur miller • american playwright • playwright • american theatre • american theater
Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".
arthur miller • american playwright • playwright • american theatre • american theater
Benzodiazepines for Panic Disorder
Frequent panic attacks can be very frightening for patients with Panic Disorder, but can be effectively treated with anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines.
drug treatment for panic attacks • drugs treat panic disorder • benzodiazepine treating panic attacks • panic disorder treatments • panic disorders and anxiety medicines
Frequent panic attacks can be very frightening for patients with Panic Disorder, but can be effectively treated with anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines.
drug treatment for panic attacks • drugs treat panic disorder • benzodiazepine treating panic attacks • panic disorder treatments • panic disorders and anxiety medicines
Boating Under the Influence
Find out how a terrible tragedy could have been prevented.
boating • boating course • boating class • boating education • boating safety
Find out how a terrible tragedy could have been prevented.
boating • boating course • boating class • boating education • boating safety
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