Powdered Alcohol an Accident Waiting to Happen Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentApril 17, 2015Alcohol in powdered form, known as “palcohol,” has been approved for sale, but there is a great deal of controversy about its potential risks, and it may not be legal for long. Critics of palcohol point out that the risks of underage consumption of the product are notable, and they draw attention to the fact… Details
What to Do When Your Work Culture Is Drenched in Alcohol Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentApril 14, 2015You made the decision to get sober, with or without the help of an alcohol addiction rehab. You’ve learned that the way to stay sober is to stay away from a drink or a drug one day at a time. In sobriety you’re able to be responsible and show up for work every day. But… Details
PTSD Increases Risks for Postpartum Insomnia Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentApril 10, 2015Women with a current or past history of PTSD have increased chances of developing symptoms of insomnia in the months following childbirth, according to recent findings from a team of American researchers.
Pleasure Associated With Risk-Taking Stronger in Bipolar Patients Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentApril 3, 2015A study published in the journal Brain shows that the pleasure responses to risk taking in the reward centers of the brain are stronger in people with bipolar disorder. The study was conducted by a team of cognitive neuroscientists from the University of Manchester and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
Marijuana Price Hikes Don’t Deter Addicts Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentApril 1, 2015New research from American and Canadian researchers indicates that people addicted to cannabis are largely undeterred by the fluctuations in marijuana cost that can moderate intake in non-addicted users.
ADHD Medication May Also Treat Binge Eating Disorder Eating DisorderBy Lucida TreatmentApril 1, 2015A drug that has been used to treat ADHD may also be effective at treating binge eating disorder, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.
Women Diagnosed With Depression May Instead Be Bipolar Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 27, 2015Recent findings from a team of Spanish researchers indicate that doctors may need to consider re-diagnosing some depressed women with a mixed form of bipolar disorder that includes simultaneous symptoms of depression and mania. Compared to men with bipolar disorder, women with bipolar disorder have heightened chances of developing simultaneous or overlapping symptoms of mania… Details
Opening Phase of Menstrual Cycle Heightens PTSD Symptoms Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 24, 2015Recent findings from a team of American researchers indicate that the severity of women’s PTSD symptoms typically changes throughout the normal course of the monthly menstrual cycle.
When You Feel Like You Don’t Fit in at AA or NA Meetings Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 20, 2015Going to meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous or other 12-step programs is one of the most successful ways of overcoming active addiction to alcohol or drugs. It is suggested that you attend as many meetings as you can, especially early in sobriety. By going to meetings, you will learn about the disease of addiction and hear… Details
Does Childbirth Qualify as a General Mental Health Risk Factor? Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 17, 2015Recent findings from a Danish research team indicate that even women who plan their pregnancies have increased chances of developing new mental health problems in the aftermath of childbirth. Small but significant numbers of women in the U.S. and throughout the world develop serious mental health issues in the aftermath of pregnancy. Researchers have long… Details
