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Baby Boomers and Substance Abuse

When people think of drug abuse, they usually picture thrill-seeking young adults and teens. They certainly don’t picture grandparents. But as the baby boomers age, rates of substance abuse in the elderly are increasing at a frightening rate.Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, and an Aging PopulationAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), the […]

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Relapse: It’s All in Your Head

A study from the National Institute of Health indicates hyperactive brain activity may be associated with higher rates of relapse after inpatient drug treatment. The study could make it possible to identify patients at high risk of relapse, so they could receive more intensive follow-up care after leaving rehab clinics.Hyperactivity and Relapse RatesThe study used

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Is Rehab “Pointless?”

In May of 2012 Lindsay Lohan voluntarily went into rehab. Prior to admission, she gave an interview to Piers Morgan in which she called court-ordered rehab “pointless” and “a joke.” In the same interview she explained she was entering rehab because she needed some time to just be with herself, free from the pressures of

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Relapse: The Revolving Door – Infographic

One of the persistent challenges of fighting addiction is the risk of relapse — the full return to an addictive lifestyle after an attempt to quit. Addiction crosses all demographic borders, and it’s possible for anyone recovering from drug or alcohol addiction to relapse. It’s also possible to never relapse during your recovery. Remember, relapse

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Addiction is a Disability — Employers Should View it as One

The Americans with Disabilities Act considers alcoholism to be a disability and offers limited protection to alcoholics who face workplace discrimination. The ADA’s stance is sometimes at odds with the courts, which often rule alcoholism can only be considered a disability if the disease interferes with the performance of major life activities. The ADA’s Stance

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How Inpatient Drug Treatment Facilities Improve Communities

It’s a story I’ve heard too many times. A community discovers plans to open a drug rehab facility in their neighborhood, and concerned citizens do everything in their power to prevent the center from opening. They express concern about a drop in property values. They worry about increased crime and drug use on the streets.

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