Deaths from Prescription Drug Overdoses Eclipsing Deaths from Illegal DrugsSubstance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 17, 2009The danger associated with prescription drug abuse is one that has been receiving increased attention as of late, but the toll it is taking in the country continues to rise. Outlook Online reported the results from several studies on the subject that show significant increases in abuse and even death. A study released recently by… Details
Late-Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients Benefit from Cognitive Behavior TherapyNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 16, 2009Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common demon for older adults and for those suffering with the condition, there is often an increase in physical disability, memory difficulties and a decreased quality of life. Now, Science Daily has reported that older adults with GAD who receive cognitive behavior therapy showed greater improvement on measures of… Details
Studies Show Economy Driving More Americans to Seek Help from Mental Health SystemNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 15, 2009When the economics within the family change for the worse, it stands to reason that anxiety, depression and stress would increase. According to the Tennessean, residents in Tennessee are turning to the mental health system in droves to cope with the emotional toll. Dr. Thomas Lavie, medical director of the Vanderbilt Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic told… Details
New Research Reveals Impact of Cocaine Addiction on the BrainAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 10, 2009There are several popular misconceptions circulating in society today as to what exactly addiction is, and whether or not addiction should be treated as a disease by health professionals. To many scientists, addiction has long been associated as a by-product of altered mental states where the brain cannot distinguish between healthy and unhealthy behavior. For… Details
Michigan Initiates Attack on Prescription Drug ProblemNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009While prescription drugs can play a vital role in the healthcare of individuals throughout the world, they can also be life threatening when used improperly or as a habit. For drug counselors, police officers, treatment providers and other professionals throughout the nation, prescription drug abuse is not only a health problem, it is a legal… Details
Six Million U.S. Women Report Problem with AlcoholAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009Alcohol is a problem for nearly six million women in the U.S. who abuse or are dependent upon the substance. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University announced these statistics this month as part of Alcohol Awareness Month.
Nanotechnology Research May Offer Hope for Drug AddictionFeatured, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009The University of Buffalo has completed new research, suggesting that nanotechnology treatment for drug addiction may offer the answer to long-term recovery. Scientists involved in the research have developed a stable nanoparticle that delivers short RNA molecules in the brain to disable the gene that has proven to play a critical role in a variety… Details
Scientists Discover Potential Brain Pathway for Drug AddictionFeatured, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009Proper treatments for drug addictions face an ongoing battle in fighting against a patient’s lack of willpower, lack of motivation and even self-destructive tendencies. Now, research just announced by Chemical & Engineering News indicates that a peptide produced in the brain might provide the answer. A natural appetite stimulant, the peptide is a melanin-concentrating hormone… Details
Methamphetamines Impacting the Middle ClassDrug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009For years, methamphetamine has been considered the drug of choice for the lower class. It is cheap to make, easy to acquire and delivers the same euphoric high as more expensive “upper class” drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine. Now that perception is changing as the drug itself has found a comfortable market among the… Details
Worsening Economy Likely to Increase Problems for Borderline Alcohol or Prescription Drug Users and AbusersAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 4, 2009Economic woes threaten to derail our nation’s financial stability, but that’s not the only potential negative impact. As Americans face more and more economic uncertainty, and the stress that goes along with it, the greater the temptation to succumb to overuse and abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs. For individuals who are already borderline for… Details
