Overdose Deaths Plummet in Florida After Launch of Drug Monitoring Program Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJune 20, 2015Overdose deaths linked to oxycodone have dropped by 25 percent in Florida since the state implemented a prescription drug monitoring program in 2011, according to new research results published by the University of Florida.
Drug Use at Young Age Linked to PMS Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJune 17, 2015Recent findings from an Australian research group point to increased risks for the onset of premenstrual syndrome in women who consume illicit/illegal drugs, especially when drug use begins at an early age.
Brain’s Response to Threatening Images May Reveal Susceptibility to Stress Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 11, 2015By analyzing certain aspects of daily brain function, doctors can potentially identify those individuals most likely to develop PTSD, anxiety disorders or depression in the aftermath of traumatic experiences, according to new research from two American universities.
Binge Drinking Among Women Rapidly on the Rise Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJune 9, 2015Overall binge drinking and heavy drinking is on the rise in the U.S., and rapidly growing rates of drinking among women are a big part of the reason, according to a new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
Domestic Abusers Were Likely Victims in the Past Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 5, 2015Perpetrators of intimate partner violence have significantly heightened chances of being previously exposed to acts of such violence, according to recent findings from a team of American researchers.
When Moms Need Wine, Their Troubles Have Only Just Begun Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentMay 29, 2015As women’s use of alcohol has increased, social norms and expectations seem to have adjusted to align with the new reality. Past taboos about the appropriateness of overconsumption and booze-related tomfoolery have gradually been eroded. Previous double standards in this area that condemned women for doing what men were routinely doing certainly won’t be missed.… Details
Mastering Fear in Sobriety Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 27, 2015Fear in sobriety can strike when you least expect it and can completely consume your thoughts and emotions. There are many forms of fear, from a sense of uneasiness to anxiety to outright panic. Fear is a powerful emotion and can seem even more overwhelming when you’re newly sober.
Study Finds New Screening Tool for Diagnosing Adjustment Disorders Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMay 23, 2015Adjustment disorder is the term used by the American Psychiatric Association to describe a slow, dysfunctional adaptation to the mental/emotional stress triggered by exposure to traumatic situations or non-traumatic situations. Currently, doctors have no easy way to distinguish this dysfunctional adaptation from more serious stress-related conditions. In a study published in 2014 in the International… Details
Inflammation Depression Trigger in Women Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMay 21, 2015Recent findings from a team of American researchers indicate that inflammation in various parts of the body appears to be an underlying cause of depression in women.
How Do I Know If I’ve Hit Bottom? Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 13, 2015In the 12-step rooms, there’s a lot of talk about hitting bottom, of coming to a place of total desperation, of admitting powerlessness. But how do you know if you’re really powerless? You wonder if maybe you just haven’t found the right solution. You don’t have a DUI charge, you haven’t lost your job and… Details
