Kids And Prescriptions

U.S. teens are abusing illegal drugs such as marijuana less, but abuse of legal prescription drugs is rising, according to a new study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  However, an increase in abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications has left anti-drug campaigners confused as to how to combat the problem of legal drugs. Nearly one

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It’s Harder If You Start Young

A NIDA-funded study has demonstrated that the relapse rate for heroin addicts increases with time and that the probability of long-term abstinence depends on the age of first drug use. Those who start daily heroin use at a younger age are more likely to relapse than those who start later. Heroin is not the only

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The Adolescent Brain and Addiction

The adolescent brain is different from an adult brain because it is not yet fully matured. According to NIDA’s Dr. Volkow, adolescent brains are more susceptible to drug abuse and addiction than fully developed adult brains. However, because it is still growing, the adolescent brain also under the right conditions have a better opportunity for

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Do I need to go to rehab?

This is a question many facing drug addiction and alcoholism try to figure out on their own.  But every individual is different and may need to be assessed with a treatment counselor to assess their current situation and whether they need to be in a residential rehab setting. Scientific research since the mid–1970s shows that

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Yoga And Recovery

12 Step Yoga Therapy: Treatment for the Body, Mind and Soul Yoga is an ideal recreational activity for those recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other addictions.  Yoga conditions the body, mind and soul. Recovering from an addiction takes physical, mental and spiritual strength, which can be developed by practicing yoga. Recreational activities are an

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