Women Bullied in College (& Harassers) Prone to Depression, Alcohol Abuse Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 30, 2015Online bullying is associated with an increased risk for depression and problem drinking among college-age women.
Tanning Addiction Could Be Your Biggest Regret NewsBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 25, 2015Tanning addiction is real and if you’re hooked on getting dark, whether naturally with the sun or in a tanning booth, you may end up seriously regretting it. Tanning is a major risk factor for skin cancer, and it can kill you. Tanning causes wrinkles, dark spots and other signs of premature aging. Research suggests… Details
Some Women Protected From Mental Illness by Their Personality Traits Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 24, 2015Data from a British health study have revealed intriguing connections between personality characteristics and the ability to resist bad outcomes following a negative mental health diagnosis.
Medical Marijuana Often Diverted for Illegal Use, Study Finds Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 23, 2015Data gathered from a team of Colorado-based researchers indicate that medical marijuana is frequently diverted from its intended use and consumed by people without a doctor’s prescription.
Do You Need a Female-Only Rehab? Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 19, 2015Men and women are affected differently by substance abuse, behave differently as addicts and respond differently to treatment. All this means that when choosing a rehab facility, your gender is an important consideration. Most treatment programs are coed, but female-only facilities are available. There are many reasons you might choose one of these for your… Details
Marijuana Addiction: When a Loved One Relapses Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 17, 2015One of the biggest disadvantages of legalizing marijuana, and one most often not discussed, is the potential for increased marijuana addiction. Many people fail to realize that this drug is addictive. Most view it as relatively harmless and low-risk, but the fact is that thousands of people seek treatment for marijuana addiction every year. Getting… Details
Is Prozac Addictive? Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 14, 2015Prozac, which is a brand name for the generic drug called fluoxetine, belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. This prescription medication has helped many people suffering with the symptoms of depression, anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. SSRIs like Prozac generally cause few side effects, but… Details
Heightened Stress Levels Predict Drug Use During Pregnancy Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 12, 2015Stress levels help predict the odds that a pregnant woman will use illicit/illegal drugs during the first two-thirds of her pregnancy, according to recent findings from a team of U.S. researchers.
Stress Management Key for Depressed Women in Addiction Treatment Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 10, 2015Mental health professionals and researchers are well aware that depression and substance problems often appear together and cause worse problems for the individual than when they appear on their own. In a study published in January 2015 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, researchers from two American universities explored the connection between depression and… Details
Why Women Are Drinking More and How You Can Cut Back Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 6, 2015Men still outpace women when it comes to drinking, but women are closing the gap. If the drinking is moderate and reasonable, there is no problem. Unfortunately, along with the overall increase in alcohol consumption for women, we see an increase in those who drink too much. Women are affected differently by alcohol than men… Details
