Adolescent Substance Abuse Articles
Articles from January 2011
- Brain may be able to predict smoker's quitting success rate
The results of a recent study show that the brain may know if a smoker will follow through with their decision to quit smoking. more...
- Drug may offer new pain treatment option
Scientists have developed a new medication for chronic pain treatment that may have no side effects or lead to prescription medication addiction. more...
- Alcoholics may benefit from helping one another quit drinking
According to a recent review of addiction recovery, it was found that alcoholics who help others suffering from the condition could benefit each other's relapse prevention efforts. more...
- Smokers with diabetes are at higher risk for heart disease
It has been said that smoking cigarettes can lead to other forms of addiction and require users to seek substance abuse help at drug rehab facilities. more...
- Study may provide new target for anti-smoking therapies
Individuals who want to kick their smoking habit may be interested in new research that might have identified a target in the brain for anti-smoking therapies. more...
- Chronic pain in retired NFL players can lead to misuse of painkillers
Football players are prone to potentially serious collisions and injuries. For chronic pain treatment, many of these athletes are prescribed medication such as painkillers. New research indicates that these individuals misuse these opioid drugs. more...
- Adolescent brains respond differently to rewards
Though it is not true of all adolescents, many put rewards ahead of consequences and engage in risky behavior. This misplacement of priorities can often lead to drug addiction and behavioral and psychological disorders. more...
- People respond to disasters in different ways
For some, the fallout from a disaster can be severe, and lead to the development of conditions that require cognitive therapy, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or drive an individual to abuse drugs or alcohol. more...
- Parents may pass smoking habits onto their children
Parents who are smokers may want to pay attention to the findings of a recent study on how habits can be transmitted within the home. The research revealed the possibility of inter-generational transmission of smoking habits. more...
- Cognitive training might prevent drug abuse
Most people understand that drug use can lead to addiction. Some are even aware that they might have to seek substance abuse help if their drug abuse continues. Despite this, many individuals continue to engage in this potentially destructive behavior. more...
- Highly-caffeinated drinks may lead to health risks
Highly-caffeinated energy drinks have become as synonymous with party culture as alcohol. In many cases, individuals are mixing the beverages, which might lead to health problems, addiction and the need for substance abuse help. more...
- Researchers feel student nurses need support to overcome addiction
Student nurses are just as human as the patients they are training to assist in their careers. This makes them prone to drug and alcohol addictions. more...
- Study: Alcohol use may lead to shorter marriages
Married couples that hope to live a long and happy life together may want to stay away from the liquor cabinet, according to the results of a recent study. more...
- Blocking brain receptors may prove effective in relapse prevention
The results of a recent study on food deprivation and drug addiction may lead to the development of new relapse prevention methods. more...
- Letter leads to debate among alcohol experts
Though heavy consumption of alcohol can pose dangerous consequences to one's health, it is a well known fact that drinking in moderation can have its own set of health benefits. more...
- Continuous use of the drug khat may lead to impulsive behavior
Chewing on the drug khat releases juices that can have a lightly stimulating effect. However, new research indicates that continued use of the substance may lead to impulsivity and addictions that would require users to seek substance abuse help. more...
- Study examines how the brain perceives stress
Researchers recently released the results of a study they conducted to analyze the effect stress has on how the brain perceives threats. more...
- Virtual experience might help soldiers who suffer from PTSD
The Defense Department recently unveiled a video game they hope will have a positive impact on soldiers returning home from war, The News Tribune reported. more...
- Bartenders may be able to help veterans in need
A recent pilot study indicates that bartenders might be able to provide more than good conversation to veterans who might suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions. more...
- Study may lead to developments in personalized addiction treatment
Scientists continue to search for new ways of providing substance abuse help to individuals who suffer from an addiction. A recent study of the effects of a medication on alcoholism may have led to a breakthrough in personalized treatment. more...
- Patients who wake during surgery may develop PTSD
Before undergoing major surgery, patients are treated with anesthesia. However, about two out of every 1000 of these individuals will wake during their procedure. This unintended state of awareness can be a cause of psychological trauma. more...
- Bullying may lead to substance abuse in young girls
Advances in technology have provided additional outlets for bullying. A recent study indicates a possible link between the effects bullying has on girls and how it may lead to substance use. more...
- Gaming linked to substance abuse in some adolescents
A recent study on the health effects of gaming on adolescents has found links between the pastime and potentially addictive behaviors. more...
- Researchers study kudzu's effects on alcohol intoxication
n a recent study, researchers set out to examine the role kudzu root extract plays in reducing an individual's dependence on alcohol. more...
- Fans leave sporting events intoxicated
It is expected that individuals who attend sporting events where alcohol is readily available have fun, but know when to stop drinking. However, the results of a recent study show that not everyone exiting a stadium is fit to drive. more...
- Big screen tobacco use influential on smokers
A recent study may lead to a better understanding of nicotine addiction. Researchers have found that seeing others smoke makes smokers light up their own cigarette. more...
- Study examines the reasons behind binge drinking
Binge drinking, which is the rapid consumption of five or more drinks in a row, is considered to be one of the main causes of alcohol poisoning, according to the Mayo Clinic. This behavior has the potential to lead to a coma or even death. more...
- Spice ingredient and dye may reduce swelling caused by brain trauma
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is referred to as the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. more...
- Smoking damage may begin within minutes of inhalation
Smokers may want to seek substance abuse help before their addiction can lead to irreversible harm to their health. According to scientists, cigarette smoke begins to cause genetic damage minutes after inhalation into one's lungs. more...
- Study: Alcohol consumption and related behavior linked to cognitive impairment
A new study may have identified early risk factors for dementia that are linked to alcohol consumption. more...
- Teenagers find anti-drug messages effective
According to the University of Michigans Monitoring the Future study, exposure to drug prevention messages has decreased. However, teenagers still find these methods to be effective. more...
- Recent press draws attention to salvia use
There has been an increase in attention given to the psychoactive herb known as salvia after a video surfaced online of Miley Cyrus abusing it. more...
- Study: Noncombative military personnel at risk for PTSD
New research involving noncombatant military personnel indicates that while these individuals may not engage in physical combat, they still stand a chance of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...
- Study shows rise in antipsychotic medication prescriptions
Antipsychotic medications, which were first approved to treat schizophrenia, are being used to treat a variety of other conditions, Reuters reported. However, there is little evidence that these drugs are effective at treating multiple conditions. more...
- Study: Cancer pain prevalent in women and African Americans
Chronic pain is known to accompany a cancer diagnosis. The University of Michigan Health System recently conducted a study to shed more light on the relationship between cancer and the pain it causes. more...
- Study: Signs of PTSD in children may linger almost two years after a hurricane
Findings from a recent study indicate that children who were directly exposed to trauma, such as a hurricane, can still show signs of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) almost two years after the initial event. more...
- Omega-3 supplements may protect against traumatic brain injury in at-risk groups
Following a recent animal experiment, scientists believe that an omega-3 fatty acid may help to protect individuals from traumatic brain injury (TBI). more...
- Mixing caffeine and beer may not reduce alcohols effects
There exists a belief that adding a caffeinated drink to alcohol may offset the latters sedating effects and leave the drinker feeling more alert. According to the results of a new study, this may not be the case. more...
- Unexpected discovery may lead to new PTSD treatment
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles have made a discovery that may lead to a new treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety-related conditions. more...
- The dangers of purchasing medication without a prescription online
The abuse of prescription drugs, such as painkillers and sedatives, by individuals these medications are not meant for, is an increasing problem, according to the Mayo Clinic. Continued use may lead to harmful health effects, such as addiction. more...
- Chronic pain a worldwide problem
A new market research report on pain management states that over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from varying degrees of chronic pain. In addition, the U.S. is shown to represent the largest regional market for pain treatment. more...
- Study examines effects of World Trade Center attacks on survivors
The results of a recent study of the 3,271 individuals who evacuated the World Trade Center (WTC) towers indicate that almost 96 percent of these survivors reported at least one symptom of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...
- New web-based tool allows for anonymous traumatic brain injury testing
To identify the presence of traumatic brain injury in patients, researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine developed the first web-based screening tool for the condition. more...
- Drug may provide more effective pain treatment
Morphine is a medication that acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. The results of a recent study show that a similar drug may produce longer lasting effects and and fewer complications. more...
- Study: Stress may link ordinary and traumatic memories
The findings of a recent animal study indicate that stress can enhance memories with no relation to trauma. These results may lead to a better understanding of conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more...
- Study may lead to a better understanding of impulsivity
In a recent study, a research team led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health found that a genetic variant in the brain may spur impulsive behavior in individuals under the influence of alcohol. more...
- Study: vaccine may help addicts kick habit
Results from a new animal study have led researchers to believe they may have found a way to break and reverse cocaine addiction. more...
- Study: A positive outlook can help individuals cope with trauma
The findings of a new study set to appear in the January issue of the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology found that soldiers who remained positive in traumatic situations were less likely to develop mental health problems. more...
- Alcoholism may increase risk of obesity
Researchers believe that a possible link between alcoholism and obesity may be due to certain changes in food ingredients and an increase in calories. more...
