Novel Approaches to Drug Safety Surveillance Presented at 2009 College on Problems on Drug Dependence (CPDD) Conference
Newton, MA (PRWEB) June 18, 2009
On June 20-25, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) will hold its 71st Annual Meeting, bringing together research scientists and clinical investigators from diverse sectors to explore the biochemical, behavioral, and public health aspects of drug dependence. Inflexxion, a company that develops clinically validated solutions for critical areas of health care, will present research on new models and tools for monitoring the abuse of prescription… Continue reading
What’s the Difference Between “Problem Drinking” and Alcohol Dependence?
Question by Jake Bosoc: What’s the difference between “problem drinking” and alcohol dependence?
And what exactly defines “problem drinking”? I’ve seen stats that say that 12-15% of people in the US are problem drinkers, yet only 3-5% of the public is alcohol dependent. What exactly are the differences?
Best answer:
Answer by essentiallysolo
the degree of use, and the definition for that varies from state to state.
Problem drinkers are like those that go… Continue reading
Addiction Today Is Claiming the Famous – New Site Content Helps You Know What to Expect and How to End Dependence
Malibu, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2010
Addiction is an affliction that has gripped many families nationwide. Drug Rehab Me helps provide vital information about the process of getting sober from interventions, detoxing, drug rehabilitation to sober living and more. This information will help people understand what this process entails from helping a friend or family member to getting help for yourself if you are new to this process.
Recently, a younger star has… Continue reading
Marijuana Maintenance: Cannabis for Alcohol Dependence
You might be saying to yourself, why do we need to use medical marijuana for alcohol dependence–can’t we just send everybody to a 12 step program and make them quit completely? The answer to this is a simple no. Although 12 step programs are great for the people that they work for, the simple fact is that 12 step programs fail to help the majority of people with alcohol problems. According to the National Institute… Continue reading
Treating Alcohol Dependence
Treating Alcohol Dependence
Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this book presents a straightforward, multi-session coping skills training program that has been proven effective in helping alcoholdependent individuals. The volume provides everything needed to implement the program, including a clear theoretical and empirical rationale, step-by-step session guidelines, helpful clinical pointers, and over 40 reproducible client handouts, assessment instruments, and therapist forms. Sessions focus on developing key interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to help participants… Continue reading
Take Steps Now to Overcome Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Take steps now to overcome drug and alcohol dependence
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, a national initiative presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that focuses on improving the lives of those suffering with the disease of addiction.
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Second annual motorcycle ride set
In recognition of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, Solutions of North Texas, a Denton nonprofit, is hosting the… Continue reading