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The Science of Addiction
Over the past several decades, researchers have explored many avenues of addiction. From the gene level all the way through the impact of the family, the environment, and the effectiveness of treatment. One of the most concise and quick summaries of that research is a pamphlet from the National Institute of Drug Abuse titled “Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Scence of Addiction.” Whether you live in Texas or across the world, gaining the latest research and treatment information about addiciton has never been easier. The challenge is knowing where to find the good information, and this website, this brochure is the good information. If you’re looking for a drug rehab in Dallas, TX or an alcohol rehabilitation facility in Fort Worth, TX, NIDA’s pamphlet provides you the key areas to ask about in seeking help for sober living.
Rise in Older Americans Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment
“Between 1992 and 2008 the proportion of substance abuse treatment admissions involving older Americans (aged 50 and older) nearly doubled — from 6.6 percent of all admissions in 1992 to 12.2 percent in 2008,” according to a recent SAMHSA study. While three-fourths of the individuals had used prior to 25 years of age, one-fourth of individuals began use within the last five years prior to admission. Family members caring for aging parents often overlook the typical signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse, not suspecting that it would begin in older age or that it would recur after long periods of abstinence.
Prescription Drug Abuse
Talk to anyone in drug rehab field and they will tell you there is a definite increase in prescription drug abuse, especially among young adults. A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported a 111% increase in ER visits involving nonmedical use of prescription opioid pain relievers between 2004 and 2008. ”The abuse of prescription drugs is our nation’s fastest-growing drug problem,” said Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerilowske. Many college students and young adults mistakenly believe that “because it’s prescribed by a doctor, it must be safe.” Simply untrue. Read up on the signs and symptoms of overmedication with pain pills (NIDA).
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