Some Downward Progress
Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
Stimulants and success in treatment
“I guess that proves that no meth is still better for you than using less meth.”
More reflections on Ms. Osbourne's interview:
Kelly Osbourne says her first rehab stint was like 'university on how to be a better drug addict'
About those so-called 'body brokers' -- people who troll recovery meetings, to lure folks into relapse, thus feeding revenue to hungry treatment programs — it seems unlikely.
Not that I haven’t heard rumors to that effect over the years, but I've never been able to independently verify them. In general, it seems to me that an AA or NA meeting would be a very difficult place to scoop up recruits for a licensed treatment facility. How would the brokers identify candidates in the typical post-meeting crowd? Especially ones who happen to have the resources needed to pay for a month in a residential rehab? Sounds like an awful long shot.
On the other hand, there are verifiable accounts of 'white vans' cruising the streets of Native American communities on behalf of distant "sober homes". I actually posted about that last...
Kelly Osbourne says her first rehab stint was like 'university on how to be a better drug addict'
About those so-called 'body brokers' -- people who troll recovery meetings, to lure folks into relapse, thus feeding revenue to hungry treatment programs — it seems unlikely.
Not that I haven’t heard rumors to that effect over the years, but I've never been able to independently verify them. In general, it seems to me that an AA or NA meeting would be a very difficult place to scoop up recruits for a licensed treatment facility. How would the brokers identify candidates in the typical post-meeting crowd? Especially ones who happen to have the resources needed to pay for a month in a residential rehab? Sounds like an awful long shot.
On the other hand, there are verifiable accounts of 'white vans' cruising the streets of Native American communities on behalf of distant "sober homes". I actually posted about that last...
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Some Downward Progress
Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
Good News on the Overdose Front
Some less good news: Law enforcement sees evidence of aggressive efforts by drug cartels to establish supply lines and operations within the US.
Mean Green
At this point in the US, there are allegedly a couple of hundred thousand people who would reasonably qualify as ketamine-addicted.
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Seven Trips to Rehab pt 2
I remember the late James Milam PhD suggesting that the ability to vividly recall one's first use of a substance might actually be an indicator of future problems.
Gambling with TikTok
They're mostly young themselves, as is their target audience, and dedicated to portraying gambling as a far more fun, safe, and profitable activity than it really is.
Warning Labels on Liquor — Worth the Effort?
Of course, we should expect significant opposition from the alcohol industry.
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
Hunter on Trial
...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
Seven Trips to Rehab pt 2
I remember the late James Milam PhD suggesting that the ability to vividly recall one's first use of a substance might actually be an indicator of future problems.
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Dear Abby
Like I said, everybody has an opinion. That applies to therapists, too.
A Breakthrough in Depression Treatment?
In the past, the task of selecting the right treatment for a depressed patient has been more than a little hit or miss, involving a certain amount of trial and error.
Dear Abby
Like I said, everybody has an opinion. That applies to therapists, too.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
