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.
More Bath Salts aka Designer Drugs
New “bath salts” are appearing as a new abuse and health problem. The latest version is an upper – like meth or ecstasy – based on the African Khat plant – mephedrone and MDPF just a few of the names for the several derivatives.
New survey: pot use up, coke, meth down & alcohol poisoning
A new drug use survey shows a marked increase in drug use by 18-25 yr olds, especially marijuana, while cocaine and meth use has gone way down. Changing attitudes about pot may come form medical marijuana issues, and also whether alcohol/energy drinks may contribute to the alcohol overdoses.
Using Yoga for Addiction Recovery & Relapse Prevention
Integrative Recovery Therapy is a 12 week program that uses yoga methods such as deep breathing, yoga movements and meditation as an innovative treatment for addiction recovery and relapse prevention.
Salt, psychedelics, beta blockers offer new clues to addiction & treatment
Salt, a high blood pressure medicine and South American trance vine are all in the news, shedding new light on how addiction works, and perhaps offering new treatment avenues.
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.