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Nurturing a child in the early years is very critical in the development of the child both physically and psychologically. Scientists are seeking to better understand the connections between parental roles and various facets of life as children move into adulthood. One area that has been explored is the connection between parents and drinking behaviors. There are genetic connections between parents that hav ...

An overwhelming majority of inmates within the United States has a disorder that involves alcohol or drugs. This raises the question of whether or not more of our rehabilitation institutions should offer some sort of treatment programs. A recent Kansas City post examines this phenomenon, highlighting the gap between incidence of problems and those who actually receive treatment. Many of these individuals wh ...

Personality disorders are specific diagnoses that typically indicate severe disturbances across several areas of functioning. These disorders involve disturbances in behavior, personal and social functioning and perception of self, others and the world. Additionally, personality disorders are considered to be chronic and pervasive patterns of coping that, by adulthood, have become inflexible. There is a gre ...

While a number of issues stand to divide Democrats from Republicans, one growing problem is uniting them to find a solution. According to a report in the State Bill News, drug addiction and crime are serving as the catalyst to unite leaders and the attorney general and state Public Defender’s Office as they aim to reduce sentencing for drug offenders while also identifying treatment opportunities from the c ...

Among drug users, rates of infectious diseases can be especially high. While drug users are specifically at a higher risk for diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, many others like tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases are also a risk. Due to the increased risk of these diseases for drug users, drug treatment facilities are encouraged to include infectious disease screening for patient ...

Various forms of religion attempt to handle life’s difficulties through such practices as prayer, meditation and reflection. But does the presence of religion in a person’s life work against problems such as an alcohol use disorder, or could the presence of religion actually contribute to an alcohol use disorder? ...

Those seeking assistance for substance abuse problems like an alcohol use disorder often find effective support in groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The benefit of working together in a support group is often pivotal to a major change in choices related to alcohol use. ...

Some addicted batterers are sabotaged in substance treatment by their victims because they may be less dangerous when intoxicated. While this is certainly not always the case, and while many batterers are significantly more dangerous when using substances, there are some batterers who become more “sedated” when using. Partners who resist substance treatment for addicted batterers may “enable” the addicted p ...

The transition to college is often a time of freedom and experimentation for students. College parties, in combination with the absence of parental restraints like curfews, provide ample opportunities for students to drink. Educating students on how to make informed choices about drinking is a focus on every college campus. ...

Is it possible to become addicted to Facebook? According to a recent news report, this type of addiction can have a major impact on an individual as it can create a tremendous disconnect from friends and family. It can seem quite backwards that a site designed to keep you in touch with friends could actually alienate an individual. The problem is that the virtual world in which Facebook operates is not the ...