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Apr 28
2009

Young Adults Still Most Likely to Use Meth

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently released a study on current uses of methamphetamine which shows that 18-25 year olds are still the most likely age group to abuse this drug.
"The combined data from more than 250,000 people who were surveyed for this report to give a more detailed picture of who is using the drug than in previous
SAMHSA reports..."
This detailed
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Apr 21
2009

Scientists Seek Ways to Prevent Addictions

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Once it becomes available, genetic testing will be a useful tool in helping people get the right treatment for drug and alcohol addictions. But until then, scientists are seeking other ways to help the medical community identify and treat addiction.
"Scientists know that people whose brains don't function properly - they have trouble reasoning and remembering - are more prone to addiction...
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Apr 17
2009

Resources and Support at Partnership for a Drug Free America

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Partnership for a Drug Free America has an on-line community called "Parent Partners". Membership is free, and with it parents can get an eNewsletter, announcements about regional programs and events, and email alerts about current drug trends. Parents can also participate in discussion forums and share their own stories about substance abuse, treatment, and recovery.
"...email newsletters are
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Apr 14
2009

OxyContin Addiction: Teens More Susceptible Than Adults

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Studies performed on animals indicate that adolescents are more likely than adults to become addicted to oxycodone (OxyContin), a powerful prescription painkiller related to opioids like heroin and morphine.

Researchers at Rockefeller University in New York allowed adolescent and adult mice to take as much oxycodone as they wanted. The younger mice were more sensitive to the drug and took less. If
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Apr 10
2009

British Girl Dies of Overdose Allegedly Administered by Boyfriend

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Melissa Andrews of Great Britain died last October 11 of complications resulting from a drug overdose. Authorities and the girl's family believe her boyfriend may have helped administer the drugs.
"Portuguese national Mr. Coelho, then aged 27, was arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance... Investigating officer Det. Con. Heather Mullins told the inquest: 'My opinion is yes - he
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Mar 19
2009

East Brunswick Meeting to Discuss Prescription Medication Abuse

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
On August 15th, parents, teens, health care professionals, and city officials will come together in East Brunswick, New Jersey to discuss the dangerous trend of prescription medication abuse among teens. The purpose is to educate and raise awareness of the problem.
"More importantly, we aim to identify solutions and strategies to address this issue. Audience members will be encouraged to join in
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Mar 13
2009

Bentley College Praised for Alcohol Program

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Outside the Classroom is a Boston-based company that makes a software program called AlcoholEdu which is used to discourage dangerous drinking on college campuses. It recently bestowed its Prevention Excellence Award to seven colleges, including Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.
"Bentley implemented a truly comprehensive program,' Erika Tower, director of Communications and Marketing for
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Mar 08
2009

New Bill Hopes to Curb Teen Alcohol Consumption

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Kentucky Senators have introduced a bill that they are hoping will cause teens to think twice about consuming alcohol. Under the bill, anyone under 21 who's found in possession of alcohol could have their driver’s license suspended for three months.
"Last year, nearly 1,900 minors statewide were found guilty of possessing alcohol, or paid fines after being issued citations..."
Though some
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Feb 16
2009

Inhalants Popular Among Pre-Teens

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, alcohol addiction, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
Results of a study released by the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition found that pre-teens are more likely to try inhalants than marijuana. This trend continued into the early teen years.
"In the past year, 3.4 percent of 12-year-olds report using an inhalant, while only 1.1 percent tried marijuana, and 2.7 percent took prescription painkillers. That trend continued with 13-year-olds, with 4.8
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Feb 10
2009

U.S. Meth Labs Decline Sharply

Posted by rorytate in Interventions and Addictions, Drug Free Treatment, addiction treatment, Addiction and Stress, Addiction and Relapse, addiction
There's some good news, and some bad news, in the war on drugs. The good news is that the number of methamphetamine labs in the United States has been declining since 2004. According to the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, there are 10,487 fewer meth labs now than there were three years ago. The bad news is that the demand for meth - in its various forms - is now being met by labs in
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