Viewing Resolutions through Lens of Recovery
New Years resolutions often fail because of incomplete planning and understanding of the recovery/change process. Dr Inaba gives us a clear perspective, including the sequence of habit change.
Are We Closer to Ending the Drug War?
The recent “Ending the Drug War: Top Stories of 2011” article chronicles changing views by the public and also world leaders, of the “War on Drugs” that was started 40 years ago by President Nixon.
Addicts You May Know
The popular “Nurse Jackie” series on Showtime gives us the chance to explore the fact that people with addiction issues may be your neighbors, co-workers, friends and family, and how this understanding is important to finding ways of addressing this large public health issue.
More Training to Prescribe Opioids
The Obama administration recently proposed legislation which will require doctors to undergo training before being permitted to prescribe powerful painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin. The White House is absolutely committed to legislation that will make prescriber education mandatory, according to Gil Kerlikowske, the White Hojuse’s top drug policy adviser. The move would require Congress to […]
Survey shows drug use by young people increasing
A new survey shows a marked increase in Ecstasy ER reports as well as increases in use of all drugs except cigarettes. The annual Partnership for a Drug-Free America looks at drug use amongst adolescents and adults. The other two major surveys how the same trends in the US.
The business of addiction
Addiction, treatment and recovery are spawning more profitable businesses, from high-end treatment to a variety of media with tv series, and this week, a brand new website, by-for-and-of the addiction community. Also news on the cocaine vaccine, and how another state is readying a pseudoephedrine restriction to combat meth.