Advances in addiction treatment medications
As our understanding of the reward-reinforcement systems and other brain’s functions increases, more medications are being developed for the treatment of addictions, and they hold promise for more than just drug addiction. Dr Inaba comments.
Drug wars in Mexico and revised US drug policy
As President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón meet in Washington, the drug cartels continue their terrorist war with the Mexican Army and just about anyone else in Mexico, including Americans. Meanwhile the new US “drug czar” announces the administration’s new National Drug Control Strategy, which seems little changed from past efforts and has disappointed those hoping for a bolder shift toward prevention and treatment. Dr Inaba offers comments and stresses the need for more resources for treatment, education and “demand reduction.”
News and Views on Addiction Treatment
Is America poised to shift into a more enlightened phase where treatment of addicts — this is question that starts a recent AP story on changing attitudes about conducting the War on Drugs. Dr. Darryl Inaba comments further.
Drug Courts
Drug courts around the country are helping people get addiction treatment, and stay out of jail.
Cocaine vaccine?
A Cocaine vaccine shows some promising results – but more work remains. Dr. Inaba comments.
Colleges and beer, more pot growing in the forest
The issue of selling beer at college football games, and the increase in marijuana growing on our national forests are part of this weeks Addiction Radio podcast.