Researchers working out of Brisbane, Australia, claim to have made a potential breakthrough in the pharmacological treatment of alcoholism. After more than a year of study, the team of scientists believe that the blood pressure medicine pindolol, which has already been approved in the U.S. by the FDA, could work wonders for those battling alcohol [...]
Contributed by Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS – CEO/Medical Director Emeritus, Timberline Knolls. For countless individuals who may be struggling with addiction, another serious mental health issue may compound their existing symptoms. Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, are the existence of both a mental health and simultaneous substance use disorders. Research has identified an [...]
Contributor: Libby Lyons, MSW, LCSW, CEDS writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Substance abuse is common, and the costs of substance abuse are high for employers. Of the 20 million adults classified as having problems with substance dependence or abuse in 2007, approximately 12 million (60%) were employed full time (retrieved 3/18/16). In addition [...]
Working with a client who has an addiction and co-occurring eating disorder can be a challenge. The therapist, depending on the severity of either issue will need to focus on the most life threatening disorder first. A study through the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) showed that up to one half of [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.