Addiction Treatment Magazine

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world, appearing in coffee beverages, sodas, chocolate and newer products, like gum and energy drinks. For millions of people, caffeine can quickly become an addiction and cause serious withdrawal symptoms if the person tries to curb the habit. Recent research, including a study from Johns Hopkins [...]

Patients seeking a way to overcome addiction may turn to physicians and treatments for help. For a number of years, the drug disulfiram has been used to help patients avoid alcohol. The drug is an effective deterrent as it creates a fierce hangover for the individual who uses it and consumes even a small drink [...]

Most women just don’t get it: she keeps walking through the family room as she finishes up the work for the night and she studies him as she goes by. He’s sitting on the edge of his seat, elbows on his knees, controller in his hand with his thumbs flying from analog stick to buttons. [...]

Parkinson disease is often treated with dopamine agonists such as apomorphine. Dopamine agonists may be the cause of other disorders reported to be prevalent among those with Parkinson disease. Individuals with Parkinson Disease have been reported to have a high rate of disordered gambling and other impulse control disorders.

Addiction to a substance, such as drugs or alcohol, can affect many other areas of life. Dependence on a substance can break down relationships, family ties and academic or employment achievement. As a result, those struggling with an addiction are often also struggling to maintain a stable home.

Video games started out as a popular entertainment option for the slightly computer savvy, as early as the 1970s. Today, they are even more popular than ever, even to the point of what some call harmful addictions for thousands of “gamers” – though varying definitions of game addiction exist. The issue is drawing more attention, [...]

Individuals who struggle with substance use may have several different factors working together to influence their choices regarding drug use. A combination of environmental and biological risks work together, but for each person who uses drugs, that combination looks different.

A properly aligned spine may be another tool for battling substance abuse. Research indicates that when misalignments – or subluxations – occur in the spine, the proper function of neurotransmitters is interrupted. When these misalignments are corrected, and the nerves are in correct order, neurotransmitters can be released in the right pattern – contributing to [...]

Mention the word addiction and everyone has their own take on what it is, whether anyone can get it or some are just destined to be addicts, what can be done about it, and is it possible to overcome. There’s also still a great deal of stigma attached to addiction – and there shouldn’t be. [...]

In the world of drug use and addiction, there are a number of different methods individuals have sought to eliminate such demons from their lives. While some treatments have proven to be effective, even the most promising of solutions can fail if the person is not committed to making a total life change. One method [...]