Culture Can Play an Effective Role in Treatment for Depression News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2009Research and doctors tell us there are a number of things that can lead to depression. One of the most obvious links is genetics as where we come from can play a large part in where we are going. According to a new Northwestern University study, this genetic tendency is much less likely to be…
Intervention Method May Help Curb Drunk Driving AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 26, 2009Driving while intoxicated is not only illegal, it also puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk. The biggest problem on the road today is DWI recidivists, or those who re-offend. Many of these individuals fail to participate in mandated alcohol-evaluation and intervention programs or continue to drink problematically…
Component of Common Plastics Linked to ADHD News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 25, 2009A new report by Korean scientists has found that phthalates—important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items—are associated with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to these chemicals to hormone disruptions, birth defects, asthma, and reproductive problems,…
Gambling Addiction Rapidly Growing Problem for Youth in Iowa AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 24, 2009Gambling has become practically a national pastime. Recent reports suggest that more money is spent on gambling than other entertainment venues combined. Along with this love affair for risk has come a growing addiction. In a recent Sioux City Journal article, gambling therapist Matt Cihak believes it is only a matter of time before his…
Ketamine Use Increasing Faster Than Any Other Drug in UK Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 24, 2009It appears the drug ketamine – known as “K” or “Special K” – is increasing in use faster than any other drug in the UK. This finding is from the British Crime Survey, 2008 and featured in a recent Science Daily release. The British Crime Survey is the first ever, large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine…
Exposure to Lead and Tobacco Smoke Raises Risk of ADHD News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 23, 2009Children exposed to tobacco smoke prenatally or exposed to lead during childhood are at a particularly high risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The study estimates that up to 35 percent of ADHD cases in children between the ages of 8 and 15 could…
Tracing the Pattern of Drug Use to Drug Dependence AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 20, 2009What makes the difference between a casual drink and alcohol dependence? How do you know when someone goes from trying marijuana now and then to having a serious abuse problem? Scientists still do not know how all of the factors involved in substance abuse work together, but a series of studies provides insight into how…
Diet Can Lead to Depression Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 20, 2009The everyday diet can make a tremendous impact on a person’s well-being. Sure, the food a person chooses to ingest can play a part in their physical health, but new research is showing it also plays a role in their mental health as well. According to a piece in Psych Central, a well-rounded, healthy diet…
Turn the Lights Out! News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 19, 2009Those whose chosen method of relaxation is late-night TV may want to turn in their remotes. Recent research shows that too much light at night can lead to symptoms of depression. The research was presented October 21 at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago and will appear in the December 28…
Study Finds Use of Antidepressants with ECT Reduces Memory Loss News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 18, 2009Severe depression is an issue that affects millions of people, whether they have the disease or love someone who is suffering from it. As a result, scientists continue to dedicate time to studying the impact that depression has on its victims and how best to treat it. According to a recent Science Daily report the…
