Re-evaluating drug laws-taxing, treatment and communities
California and Colorado are looking at legalizing and taxing marijuana, similar to alcohol. New Jersey just became the 14th state to allow medical marijuana use. We look at history of governments using addictions as a revenue source … and also issues of treatment, or lack thereof … and also an innovative South Dakota group working to create a grassroots, community effort to pick up where traditional treatment leaves off.
Holidays – Guilt, Gambling & Java
Those with addiction issues can find the Holiday Season bringing up old wounds – we look at issues of guilt. Also news about treatment for gambling addiction, and a chat about the addictive qualities of caffeine.
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.
Medication Alternatives in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Substance abusers are vulnerable to the same medical and psychiatric disorders as non substance abusers and they deserve prompt, appropriate, and effective medical treatment … But, justified apprehension … about prescribing psychoactive medications to this population
The "Gambler’s Fallacy"
…80% of gambling treatment replicates A & D treatment, but 20% is unique to gamblers… beliefs such as "I can beat the odds," "This machine owes me," and "Its my money: I can do with it what I want" reflect this