Economic Crisis Puts Pressure on Women’s Mental HealthNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 8, 2009The state of the global economy seems to be on everyone’s mind and for some, it is taking a health toll. According to a UPI report, the majority of U.S. women polled in a recent survey report that the sagging economy is having a negative impact on their mental health.
New Research Advances Are Expected to Deliver Personalized Treatment for Mental IllnessNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 7, 2009For those suffering from mental illness, the relief that is promised in treatments does not always come to fruition. Part of the problem is that health care providers do not always understand the disorder afflicting a patient and therefore treatments may sometimes miss their mark. According to scientists addressing the first Domenici Neuroscience Symposium, new… Details
Britain Seeing Rise in Number of Women AlcoholicsAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 7, 2009Even with the increasing amount of knowledge that is available as to the risks associated with alcohol abuse and the growing number of treatment centers, the number of women falling victim to alcohol abuse continues to increase. According to a story in the Evening Standard, London’s only treatment center for female alcohol and drug addicts… Details
Study Finds Risperidone Ineffective in Treatment of ADHDNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 6, 2009Prescribing risperidone to treat ADHD in people with intellectual disabilities is a common practice, yet new research suggests that there is no evidence to support its effectiveness. Health Behavior News Service focused on a new Cochrane review that shows this practice may be done in error. Also known as Risperdal, risperidone is a second-generation antipsychotic… Details
OxyContin Addiction & the LawAddiction, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 5, 2009Each type of substance abuse and addiction offers its own set of legal risks. Alcoholics run the risk of a DUI, which could lead to criminal charges or a costly personal injury suit. Illegal substance abusers, such as cocaine or heroin addicts, must always be vigilant for undercover drug enforcement agents when buying from a… Details
Study Finds Binge Drinking in Teens Damages White Matter in BrainNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 3, 2009Binge drinking continues to be popular among teenagers. Drinking games promote drinking alcoholic drinks in rapid succession, and “tasty” delivery systems such as Jell-O shots often disguise just how much teens are drinking. While the glamour and celebrity associated with this activity may make it seem like a fun thing to do, the health risks… Details
Database Technology Ineffective in War on Prescription Drug AbuseSubstance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2009The “War on Drugs” used to focus on those hard-core street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy. Now, those charged with trying to keep these drugs off the streets are finding that they no longer pose the greatest threat. Instead, prescription medications are now the new opponents. The Sun Sentinel reported this latest craze,… Details
Research Shows Teen Exposure to Drug Education Programs Have Long-Term EffectsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2009For those who have never had a drug problem, it is often hard to understand why it becomes a deadly habit. Teens that engage in this risky behavior are more likely to suffer long-term consequences, but new research highlights the positive impact of drug education programs. According to a recent report in Science Daily, a… Details
Were Your Parents Impulsive? It Might Increase Your Risk of AlcoholismAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 30, 2009According to a study from researchers at Indiana University-Purdue University, a genetic predisposition toward impulsivity is a characteristic that may predict your risk of alcoholism. The study, which will be published in the July 2009 issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, used selective breeding of mice and ended up with two genetically… Details
Four Underage Drinking Laws Reduce Fatal AccidentsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 29, 2009A study to be published in the July 2009 edition of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, has identified four underage drinking laws that have led to a reduction in alcohol-related fatal crashes. The laws regulate underage possession and purchase, use-and-lose driver license penalties, and zero tolerance. All state currently have set the minimum legal drinking… Details
