Scientifically Blonde | Texting as an addiction is OMG nutz
Sally Engelhart Nicotine, heroin, alcohol … texting? Believe it or not, some mental health experts are starting to consider text messaging as a pathological, addictive behavior. They make some good points, but after reading the evidence, I was left thinking … “OMG! :S R they nutz !?” “Texting addiction” has started to get some real attention — not just from pissed-off parents and high-school …

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Brain scans helping fight addiction
A South Florida rehabilitation center adds a new weapon to its arsenal in the fight against addiction.  

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West Palm’s Hanley Center hopes brain scanner can tailor addiction treatment
West Palm’s Hanley Center hopes brain scanner can tailor addiction treatment

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Healthy Communities Coalition ‘planting seeds of hope’ for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is celebrating the month by “planting the seeds of hope” that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.

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Drug addiction, alcohol education program slated
The Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, along with the Community Partnership and Blanchard Valley Hospital, will sponsor an alcohol and drug addiction education night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Donnell Patient Pavilion auditorium at the hospital.

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Addiction, mental issues often linked
Addiction and mental health disorders go hand-in-hand and must be treated simultaneously, Dr. Basanti Basu said during an educational forum Tuesday night at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

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Addiction has many far-reaching consequences – Tue, 14 Sep 2010 PST
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, which reminds me of patients who have told me, “I love being sober.” Hearing this and knowing I gave support to someone when they were ready for it is wonderful. But it is important to remember that substance abuse frequently hurts more than just the addict.

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Hazelden And Nation’s Largest Addiction Counselor’s Association Announce Strategic Partnership To Improve Treatment Of …
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, and Hazelden, the national nonprofit focused on addiction treatment, prevention and recovery announced a new strategic partnership focused on improving the treatment of co-occurring disorders. The partnership announcement was made by NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy during the National Conference on Addiction Disorders in …

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Should addiction be legalized?
Millions of addicts around the world pay heavily for the consequences of their addictions. However, addicts are not the only ones who pay for their addictions, often with physical and psychological ailments; non addicts also indirectly pay for the consequences of the addicts’ choices.

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The Poor Man’s Guide to Dealing With Sex Addiction
The past few years have put a very public face on what’s usually a rather private issue: sex addiction. As a contributor to Good in Bed , and a therapist who’s certified to treat sex addiction, I’m pleased that celebrities like Tiger Woods , Jesse James and David Duchovny have come out of the shadows, and admitted they have a problem with sex, and checked themselves into rehab.

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Experts working to raise awareness of addiction as illness, provide treatment
Kim Fraser says it’s important for people to realize that alcohol and drug addiction are illnesses just like heart disease or diabetes.

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Addiction recovery: don’t go it alone
Two women tell their story of addiction recovery, made possible with help from others who have done it before.

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Addiction support groups and resources
Addictions Hotline of NJ: 1-800-238-2333 ALA-CALL/Substance Abuse Hotline: 1-800-322-5525 Alcoholics Anonymous of New Jersey: 1-800-245-1377 Burlington County Drug & Alcohol Unit: 609-265-5536 Nar-Anon of NJ: 1-877-424-4491 Narcotics Anonymous of NJ Helpline: 1-800-992-0401 NJ Substance Abuse Hotline: 1-800-225-0196 Overeaters Anonymous: 609-239-0022

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Overcoming Addiction and Dealing with Life’s Challenges
New memoir reveals the author’s tumultuous life journey and how she struggled to overcome addiction.

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Faith-based program helps Tri-Citians struggling with addiction
RICHLAND — Bill Roe used to struggle with alcohol addiction. He tried different kinds of t

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Neurochemical Pathway May Link Compulsive Eating, Addiction
In a recent study, the compound Ezlopitant — already known to suppress alcohol cravings in humans — was found to decrease the urge of rodents to drink sweetened water. The research took place at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center which is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. “This finding suggests a [...]

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Help in the battle against addiction
Battling substance abuse is a challenge and it’s even harder to do on your own.

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Ex-Guns N’ Roses bassist leaves Jane’s Addiction
Rock band Jane’s Addiction said Monday it has parted ways with its latest bass player, former Guns N’ Roses member Duff McKagan, five months after announcing his addition to the oft-vacated post.

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Recovery rally is Sept. 11 Women overcomes drug addiction
The sixth annual Rally ‘Round Recovery, sponsored by the Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

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Month of September centered around addiction recovery
Mayor Dale Uehling signs proclamation declaring September National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Ottumwa.

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