Smoking Hinders the Brain’s Recovery from Alcohol Abuse AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 12, 2009After quitting drinking, many recovering alcoholics turn to smoking cigarettes to help manage their negative moods and keep their minds off of wanting to drink. Researchers agree that the rate of smoking among recovering alcoholics is more than triple the general population’s rate. But besides the obvious health risks of smoking such as lung cancer… Details
Illegal Adderall Use Increasing as “Study Drug” Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 10, 2009While Adderall is routinely used to treat those suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), more and more people are finding that it also works to help boost endurance during tough days. A prescription amphetamine, most people who are using Adderall for its ability to stimulate are doing so without a prescription. According to a… Details
Researchers Find Link Between Depression and Obesity Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 9, 2009The assumption that depressed people are also overweight may have a ring of truth to it. A new Science Daily report examines research that indicates people who are obese may also be more likely to become depressed and vice versa. Sarah M. Markowitz, M.S. led researchers in examining this link between depression and obesity and… Details
Economic Crisis Puts Pressure on Women’s Mental Health News 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 Illness News 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 Alcoholics AlcoholismBy 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 ADHD News 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 Law Addiction, 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 Brain News 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 Abuse Substance 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
