Is Cellphone Obsession Close to Addiction?
…High volume instant messaging and texting may be like shopping addiction, with aspects of materialism and impulsiveness that show signs of becoming an addiction. In a recent study, Americans check their phones once an hour — at least– and nearly three out of four respondents said that losing their phone would make them feel “panicked.”
National Drug Use Survey show Pot and Heroin Increases
This year’s National Survey on Drug Use shows most illicit drug has declined – except marijuana and heroin. We discuss those trends and likely reasons, which includes medical marijuana initiatives and reactions to the crackdown on prescription opioid (Oxycontin, Vicodin) abuse.
Marijuana use legalized in Washington and Colorado
In a landmark election the states of Colorado and Washington have voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults. The laws also set up structures to regulate and tax the sale of pot. The next question is the response of the federal government, which has said it would not actively target the medical […]
Interview with Dr Kevin McCauley
Dr. Kevin McCauley is the author of 10 Principles of Successful Addiction Treatment, and the DVD Pleasure Unwoven: a personal journey about addiction. At the Institute for Addiction Study he and colleague Dr Cory Reich created a sophisticated recovery-monitoring program based on a model used for impaired professionals commercial airline pilots, physicians, nurses and attorneys. Participants in these programs have extraordinarily high success rates in getting through their first year of sobriety. He and Dr Inaba expand on these topics.
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and Emotional Freedom techniques
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and Energy Focus Therapy … came up during the course of recent addiction conferences which Dr Inaba attended. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is characterized by recurrent nausea, and severe vomiting as well as abdominal pain. Energy Focus Therapy is finding some adherents in counselors and practitioners addressing chronic severe pain. We explore these and other issues.
Treatment – Not by Choice
A look at treatment that is mandated — either by a drug court, or … done by family members or friends petitioning the court. About 20 states permit involuntary treatment for addiction, dating back to a 1962 case heard by the Supreme Court that said addiction per se was not a crime, but treatment could be ordered by the court. And there is some evidence that it does work in many cases.