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.
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
Evidence Doesn’t Support Opioids for Chronic Pain Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 4, 2015After conducting a meta-review of medical databases, researchers have been unable to find solid evidence that supports the use of opioid painkillers for chronic pain. If these painkillers are truly helping people with chronic long-term pain, a case could be made that prescribing them is worth the accompanying risk of addiction. But the new study… Details
Referencing Culture in Treatment Key to Helping Latinos NewsBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 1, 2015Culturally adapted mental health treatments are treatment approaches customized to reflect the values, traditions and/or languages specific to various underrepresented or minority racial/ethnic groups. According to the results of a study published in late 2013 in the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, use of a culturally adapted form of a treatment called motivational interviewing… Details
Are There Any Benefits to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana? Drug Addiction, NewsBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 30, 2015The debate over the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing marijuana has been going on in all corners of the U.S. In a handful of states, voters have spoken and agreed to legalize this drug for recreational use by adults. In spite of the votes, there is no evidence that there is any benefit to legalizing… Details
Bill Aims to Reduce Drug Trafficking From Latin America NewsBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 28, 2015In a bipartisan move, two U.S. representatives from across the aisle have reintroduced legislation that is intended to reduce North, South and Central American drug trafficking. Called the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2015, this bill would include a commission for evaluating U.S. drug policies, programs and recommendations for counter-narcotics policies in South… Details
Affordable Care Act Pushes Hispanics to Sign up for Healthcare NewsBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 27, 2015While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is supposed to reach all uninsured Americans, Hispanics are being left behind. This year, the government is spending a significant amount of its ACA outreach budget on getting members of the Hispanic community signed up. Issues include confusion over how to select a plan, language barriers and fears about… Details
8 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Beverages and ‘Mocktails’ to Beat the Heat Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 18, 2015When it comes to enjoying summer picnics and barbeques sober, you can do a lot better than non-alcoholic beer and wine or even soda. There are tastier, healthier and more creative options. If you’re avoiding alcohol, be the one who is known for bringing the fun, alcohol-free beverages. Put as much effort into coming up… Details
