Heroin addiction drug proposed for problem gamblers
Heroin addiction drug proposed for problem gamblers
Filed under: heroin treatment
TONY EASTLEY: New research says there are promising signs that problem gamblers could be helped by the drug Naltrexone which is used to treat heroin addicts overseas. Guidelines produced by Monash University say gambling addiction should be treated as… Continue reading
Most docs return to work after addiction treatment
Most docs return to work after addiction treatment
Filed under: addiction to alcohol
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Surgeons and other types of doctors were equally likely to return to medical practice after being treated for drug or alcohol addiction, in a new study. Surgeons were also… Continue reading
Obama: Drug Addiction is a Disease, Not a Crime
Obama: Drug Addiction is a Disease, Not a Crime
Filed under: drug addiction rehabilitation
by Valencia Mohammed According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Obama administration spends more on drug education and treatment than federal law enforcement. (Source: National Drug Control Budget FY11 Enacted) Check out related… Continue reading
New Sunderland centre gives help with beating drink and drug addiction
New Sunderland centre gives help with beating drink and drug addiction
Filed under: alcohol addiction help
Recovering alcoholic Bill Lindsay, who will be helping people with their addiction problems, said: “Being an alcoholic is not a nice place to be. “My addiction has taken me to places that I don't… Continue reading
Alarm at growing addiction problems among professionals
Alarm at growing addiction problems among professionals
Filed under: treatment for alcohol addiction
… treatment that is out there for them." Research suggests 15-24% of lawyers will suffer from alcoholism during their careers, while the British Medical Association estimates that one in 15 healthcare professionals will develop an addiction… Continue reading