Drug Addiction
Thursday, March 4th, 2010They are known as such addictions to various toxic substances, which produce multiple adverse health effects, both physical and psychological, family and social serious repercussions.
1. What is addiction?
Substance abuse or addiction is a chronic primary disease process, infectious and progressive. It causes serious problems not only for the youth concerned but also for the family [...]
The cocaine is carried in the genes
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Like the strip to the mountain goat, some people have a small mutation in their DNA that predisposes them to cocaine addiction once they try it. Although this is a very preliminary finding, a team of researchers has found a gene that could explain why one in 10 people taking cocaine become dependent on this [...]
A genetic variant associated with cocaine-induced paranoia
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010One study suggests that the finding may shed light on the physiology of paranoia in general.
U.S. researchers. UU. have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of paranoia in cocaine addicts.
In their study of almost 4,000 people of African and European ancestry, the team of Yale University and the Faculty of Medicine at Boston University [...]
Cocaine change the way genes function in the brain
Friday, January 15th, 2010Prolonged exposure to cocaine can cause permanent changes in how genes are turned on and off in the brain, a finding that may lead more effective treatments for many types of addictions, researchers estadoundienses.
A study in mice conducted by the team of Ian Maze, of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, found that [...]
The Treatment of Addiction to Heroin
Monday, January 11th, 2010It is difficult to escape the clutches of drugs, but not impossible. Thanks to improved treatments, the numbers of former drug users have increased. Two thirds of those addicted to heroin and crack (smoked form of cocaine) who undergo therapy or consumption drop significantly reduced, according to a study on the effectiveness of cessation programs [...]
Drug abuse, drug addiction
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009The term drug abuse is defined as the consumption of substances that produce a state of drunkenness or hallucinations acting stimulant and / or put the consumer in a euphoric mood.
Moreover, excessive consumption of alcohol, nicotine, and falls within the definition of drug abuse. In the narrowest sense is meant, however, the almost exclusively illegal [...]
Principles for the Prevention of HIV in Drug User Populations:
Friday, December 11th, 2009How can drug users reduce their risks of contracting HIV / AIDS?
It should advise drug users to stop using all drugs, including injectable drugs, is the most effective way to reduce their risk of contracting HIV / AIDS and other blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C. However, not every drug user is ready [...]
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Monday, December 7th, 2009Many people do not understand why some people become addicted to drugs or how drugs change the brain so that it promotes compulsive drug abuse. They mistakenly view drug abuse and addiction are strictly social problem and may characterize addicts as morally weak. Another common belief is that drug abusers should be able to stop [...]
Drug Rehabilitation
Friday, December 4th, 2009Drug addiction is serious. If you’re researching rehab centers or treatment programs, this blog will help you understand basic theories, treatments, risks and costs.
1. Rehabilitation of the drugs – information
2. Who Pays for drug rehabilitation?
3. The Twelve Steps
4. Stages of Change
5. Rehabilitation of Drug and Harm Reduction Model
6. Detoxification
7. Inpatient treatment
8. Treatment at outpatient
9. Who [...]
