Brain Training Games: An Effective Way to Keep Your Wits About You? Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 25, 2014Mom and dad may be getting on in years and aren’t as sharp as they used to be. A loved one or family member returns home from military service suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI), or a friend has debilitating effects from past trauma. Substance abuse, with or without a…
Prenatal Drug Use May Become a Crime Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 22, 2014To what extent drug-abusing pregnant women should be held accountable in the eyes of the law has been an ongoing debate for decades. In some states, women may be prosecuted for homicide if the baby is stillborn because of drug use, for child endangerment if the child is born with significant defects, or even for…
What’s the Difference Between MDMA (Ecstasy) and Mephedrone? Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 17, 2014MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly) and mephedrone are two illegal/illicit substances that act as stimulants in the human body. Some recreational drug users/abusers treat these two substances as equivalent and interchangeable. However, according to the results of a study review published in March 2014 in the British Journal of Pharmacology, people who treat mephedrone as an MDMA…
Withdrawing From Benzos Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 14, 2014After being prescribed increasing doses of Xanax by her doctor, a woman who suffers from anxiety and occasional panic attacks starts to question whether the medication is hurting rather than helping her.
Are 12-Step Groups Safe for Women? Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 11, 2014Support groups, especially those using the 12 steps, are loved by many and rejected by others. For addicts, a support group is an important part of an overall treatment program. The support group provides emotional and social connections with other people with similar experiences. Support groups give recovering addicts a place to go time and…
Wolf Connection Program Director Interviewed on Telemundo NewsBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 10, 2014Teo Alfero, Director of the Wolf Connection Program, talks about the “peculiar” therapy with wolves used for the rehabilitation of young adults who suffer from addiction problems or aggressive behavior. This therapy has shown extremely positive results. Young people take daily walks surrounded by wolves and the interaction with the animals has changed their lives.…
Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Help People Affected by Substance Abuse or Addiction? Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 9, 2014Animal-assisted therapy is a term used to describe the use of trained dogs or other animals in structured therapeutic practices aimed at helping human beings with specific health problems. Current evidence indicates that several groups of people—including individuals with cancer, serious heart problems and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—can benefit from this form of therapy. In…
The Impact of Growing Up With an Alcoholic Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 3, 2014Alcoholism is a burdensome illness that causes a great deal of pain and suffering to people who are living with it. It is also an illness that can involve a great deal of collateral damage, negatively impacting the people who live in close contact with alcoholics in a variety of ways.
Mislabeled Alcohol Means You May be Drinking More than You Think Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 1, 2014How many Americans read the calorie label on their soda can, or the ingredient label on their food products? What if you found out that those labels were not trustworthy? A government agency recently found that many alcohol manufacturers are mislabeling alcohol content.
Tips to Help Bipolar Patients Stay Healthy Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 26, 2014Bipolar disorder can lead the sufferer to feel as if they have little to no control over their emotions. Both low moods and mania can last for an extensive period, leaving the patient wondering when the tide will turn and feeling helpless. Medication can be effective, but many struggle to find the right combination to…
