alcohol abuse

What Do These Real Life Disorders Make You Think About Psychology?

Question by John Doe: What do these real life disorders make you think about psychology?
Sibling Rivalry Disorder

Sibling Rivalry Disorder may occur in families where there is conflict between brothers and sisters which is so severe that it leads to marital problems, creates a real danger of physical… Continue reading →

A Vaccine to Curb Addicts' Highs

A Vaccine to Curb Addicts' Highs

Filed under: drug addiction treatments

As an expert in addiction treatment, what depresses me is that a quarter-century later, I would still have to give her the same answer. But another possibility is now on the horizon: a vaccine for addiction to cocaine… Continue reading →

Substance–abuse Counselor Charged With Murder

Substance–abuse counselor charged with murder

Filed under: drug abuse

The substance-abuse counselor accused of killing a Torrance man while driving drunk was charged with murder and faces life in prison if convicted, prosecutors said. Sherri Wilkins, 51, appeared in court Tuesday but postponed her arraignment until next …… Continue reading →

Evansville Veterans Court, Drug Treatment Bring Job, Brighter Future to …

Evansville veterans court, drug treatment bring job, brighter future to …

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment centers

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — In 2010, after decades in and out of the legal system because of alcohol and substance abuse problems, Leon Castillas was back in jail and facing a return to… Continue reading →

Texas: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative Educates Students on Responsibility …

Texas: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative Educates Students on Responsibility …

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

On November 14, the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative (ADAI) sponsored a discussion titled, "Playing with the Wrong Odds," at which students and faculty discussed responsibility while drinking… Continue reading →

How Can an Individual Find the Addiction Treatment Center That Will Be Right for Him?

Question by denice p: How can an individual find the addiction treatment center that will be right for him?
I just got the idea that maybe drug rehab programs don’t work for some people because they happen to have picked the wrong kind of treatment program for them. I… Continue reading →