Study Shows Alcohol Never Safe for Teens News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2009New research has found that there is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol for teens. The Merimbula News focused on the results of a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne that found teenagers who drink even small amounts of alcohol have a significantly higher risk of becoming abusers of…
Growing Mental Health Issues Threatening Public Library Systems News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2009The advancements in technology, including the Internet, pose a threat to certain traditions and infrastructures. While libraries face a future of uncertainty, recent research has found that people with untreated severe mental illnesses may pose a greater risk to the future of America’s public libraries. Medical News Today reported on a new study that surveyed…
Acupuncture Proving Effective When Combined with Addiction Treatments News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 25, 2009There are number of drug treatments available and some claim to be more effective than others. Now, an alternative form of treatment is gaining more attention. Acupuncture detox therapy is receiving a positive response in some areas, highlighting there may be opportunity in this space for increased studies into the effectiveness of this approach. A…
Depression Links to Increased Risk of Heart Failure News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 24, 2009Depression often gives people the impression that those suffering from the condition are just sad. The reality is much darker than that, as these individuals can feel helpless, emotionally empty, and even suicidal. Now, a new study announced in Yahoo! News finds that depression can increase the risk of heart failure. According to Heidi May,…
Texas Fighting Against the Mix of Alcohol and Driving News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 23, 2009While the mere consumption of alcohol is not in and of itself wrong, failure to set a limit and drive under the influence certainly can lead to poor decisions, erratic driving, and even death. Now, the state of Texas is taking a stand. Considering Texas was second only to California in 2007 in traffic fatalities…
California Noticing Surge in Female Drunk Driving News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 21, 2009The roads in California are becoming more dangerous. According to a report in the Sacramento Bee, the state is seeing a surge in young women getting behind the wheel and driving drunk. While men still dominate in the number of cases of driving under the influence, DUI crashes are up more than 100 percent in…
Research Suggests Alcohol More Damaging than Marijuana AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 20, 2009In the countless national campaigns that stress to students the importance of staying away from drugs and alcohol, the younger generation is led to believe that both categories are inherently bad and have the same adverse effects. Instead, recent Clinical EEG and Neuroscience news suggests that alcohol is far more damaging than marijuana when measuring…
CDC Reports Binge Drinking Higher for Men than Women AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 19, 2009Alcohol-related deaths tend to deliver a different type of shock to family members as the death is completely preventable. Now, emerging news as to the type of drinking that is contributing to these deaths is gaining increased attention as it differs from once-common beliefs. According to recent reports from the All Gov website, more than…
Deaths from Prescription Drug Overdoses Eclipsing Deaths from Illegal Drugs Substance 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…
Late-Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients Benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy News 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…
