Death of Amy Winehouse ‘highlights need for education about drug abuse’
25 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Drug Addiction, Family and Friends, Treatment Tags: Amy Winehouse
Neat Stamp! Wish they were still available.
02 Oct 2010 Leave a Comment
in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Recovery, Treatment
From Vicarious Rising
Boxer Says Alcohol, Cocaine No Problem
21 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Denial, Treatment
Ricky Hatton, a British boxer currently in treatment for “depression,” denies drug addiction or alcohol abuse:
“…Hatton, whose treatment at The Priory clinic is for depression, also said: “I’m not the slightest bit worried about the cocaine. Problem? What problem?
“He said his drinking is not an issue either, after confessing to downing nearly 50 pints of Guinness a week.
“You would associate alcoholism with shorts like whisky and vodka – but I have never really had that,” the News of the World quotes him as saying.”
Is it hard to come off cannabis?
29 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
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Q&A: Is it hard to come off cannabis?
What Causes A Person To Become Addicted To A Substance?
24 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Questions & Answers, Recovery, Treatment
The details vary, but in general:
- The presence of the substance in the brain mimics or alters the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and especially dopamine.
- Physical changes occur in the brain that adapt it to the altered levels of those substances.
- At that point, it is necessary to continue the substance in order to feel normal, even if we do not use enough to get high. Sometimes we reach a point where it is no longer possible to get high.
What is the difference between a therapist and a psychologist?
14 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
in Questions & Answers, Treatment Tags: certification, licensing, psychologists, therapists, therapy
A psychologist has a degree in psychology, the study of the mind. Psychologists may or may not be therapists. Those who do therapy are known as Clinical Psychologists. Other psychologists are engaged in research and a variety of other pursuits.
A therapist has special training in ways of helping clients identify and deal with behavioral and emotional issues. More
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