We all know: Drinking alcohol is a regular part of many social gatherings. It’s hard to avoid — parties, dinners, even just hanging out with friends. For those who want to know how to stop drinking, what can they do?
As we focus on sober living, a study examines illicit drug use in college.
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With an eye on marijuana rehab needs, the University of Michigan reports that college students’ marijuana use “was at the highest levels seen in the past three decades in 2016, and that trend remained true in 2017, according to the annual national Monitoring the Future Panel Study.”
David Buckley, Chris Jaquis, and Vjollca Martinson Bring Extensive Experience in Clinical Settings, Behavioral Health Care Salt Lake City, UT – October 9, 2018 – Turning Point Centers, a long-standing leader of substance abuse and behavioral health treatment in the Intermountain West, today announced that David Buckley, Chris Jaquis, and Vjollca Martinson, PhD, joined … Read More
This animated infographic on teen drug and alcohol abuse was produced by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as part of Monitoring the Future, an annual survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders conducted by researchers at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. Transcript: Survey on Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse 00:00 Music plays … Read More
With marijuana use growing in legality and acceptance, what is the role for marijuana rehab? The headlines around marijuana use can be found nearly every day. One recent example: Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson talked openly about smoking daily. However, we know marijuana is addictive. As we’ve noted: “While not everyone who uses marijuana becomes … Read More
Among the many effects of alcohol — or too much alcohol — can be blackouts. How does that happen? According to the Washington Post: “Alcohol impairs memory formation, but not in a simple or easily anticipated way, researchers say. There’s no clear cutoff point at which memory will be suppressed. David J. Nutt, a psychiatrist … Read More
By Jamie Smolen, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida Tens of thousands of college students nationwide will cheer for their football teams this weekend. Some of those who show up for the game after tailgate drinking may not remember the highlight touchdowns that they cheered so loudly for. Others may have trouble remembering even a … Read More
As we know, a key part of effective substance abuse treatment can include emotional or cognitive therapies – helping people manage parts of their lives that just might be at the center of their addition challenges. How effective can these approaches be? A 2017 research study offers useful insights. The study is titled “Psychosocial interventions … Read More
