MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'alcohol'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169713&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fam-i-an-alcoholic%2F Individual drinking habits may be found on a continuum from responsible drinking through alcohol abuse to alcoholism, or physical dependence. There are many signs that may point to an alcohol problem. Drunkenness on its own or solitary drinking does not necessarily indicate alcoholism. The questionnaire will be meaningful to you only if you are honest with yourself when taking it. The important question is: Is your use of alcohol creating significant negative consequences in your life? Do you sometimes drink heavily after a setback or an argument, or when you receive a poor grade? When you experience trouble or are undergoing stress, do you always drink more heavily than usual? Can you handle more liquor now than you could when you first began drinking? Have you ever awakened the “... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169713 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:30:01 +0100 5169713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159847&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-works-long-term%2F Conclusions The findings highlight the unique and positive impact of AA involvement on long-term SUD treatment outcome and extend understanding of why AA is beneficial for patients. Research report; Predictors of 4 year outcome of community residential treatment for patients with substance use disorders. Addiction. 2008 Apr;103(4):671-80. Laffaye C, McKellar JD, Ilgen MA, Moos RH. See also; Brief-TSF is designed to as adjunctive therapy for anti-craving medication. Twelve Step Facilitation 12th Step Works Are there Patterns to Denial Behavior? :Sweden Likes AA TooAlcoholics Anonymous with Narcotics Anonymous success in England12 Step Treatment Reduces Healthcare DemandSpiritual Awakening for RecoveryDouble Trouble in Recovery (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159847 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:27:00 +0100 5159847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159850&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FPpvtbpm-BN0%2F I read in the news this morning that toxicology reports showed no illicit substances in the samples taken from Amy Winehouse several weeks ago.  Alcohol was present, but not in amounts that would typically be fatal. Amy Winehouse By the stories that came out in the days leading up to her death, I consider it likely that substances played a role in her tragic and untimely death.  But the lack of substances in her body should serve as a tribute to her attempt to find sobriety.  I wanted to set that record straight, after my comments about her death several weeks ago. JJ (Source: Suboxone Talk Zone) Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159850 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:57:09 +0100 5159850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159550&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIDhru9OeEyQ%2F According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, women are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression, while men face more substance abuse or antisocial difficulties. Researchers also found that women with mental disorders are more likely to internalize their emotions and move into a state of withdrawal, loneliness and depression. Interestingly enough, men, on the other hand, are more likely to externalize their emotions, leading to aggressive, impulsive, coercive and noncompliant behavior. So when it comes to mental illness, it appears that women tend to reach for the antidepressants while men tend to reach for a beer. Go figure. Research like this makes me feel that depression can sometimes seem like the latest trend. These days, if you haven’t be... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159550 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:52:04 +0100 5159550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139638&cid=t_91809_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fcommissioning-prison-based-substance-misuse-services-201112%2F Title: Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12 Scan or click to download 'Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12' The Skinny: Dear Collegue letter that recommends the composition of Joint Commissioning Groups for Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12 should comprise of: • Prison governor or member of the prison senior management team (NOMS1) • PCT • DAAT lead • Local Authority representative • Probation (NOMS) • Police Publisher: DH Published: 27/07/11 Size: 3p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Addiction, Addiction units, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol abuse services, Behaviour disorders, Commissioning, Drug Abuse, Drug abuse services, Dual Diagnosis, Grey Literature, Health Services, Management cont... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139638 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:58:20 +0100 5139638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139879&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fis-addiction-simply-a-brain-disease-it-is-now%2F Among addiction experts and researchers, there’s been a long-running debate as to whether drug or alcohol addiction, and even “behavioral addictions” such as compulsive gambling, are actual diseases or not. It’s not just a matter of semantics — if researchers can trace addiction’s root causes to an actual medical malfunction in the brain, perhaps that disease could be directly treated. Who am I to disagree with a “four-year process with more than 80 experts actively working on it?” Their result? Addiction is a “chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem.” I suppose if we wanted, one could argue that all mental disorders can be viewed as “brain disorders” and not “simply behavioral problems.”... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139879 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:39:38 +0100 5139879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130960&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fdv2jzt1EcLk%2F In case you haven’t heard, wine is slowing replacing our husbands–and our kids. In a new study, 61% of adults said alcohol was their number one way to unwind after a hard day–a number largely outweighing the 26% who preferred to de-stress with their spouse and 28% who opted for quality time with the kids. On top of that, more women than men (73% versus 26%) hit the bottle at the end of the day and nearly three-quarters of us say wine is our drug of choice. As if we don’t already have plenty of things to feel guilty about (like not putting a home-cooked green veggie-stocked meal on the table every night or thinking that watching an episode of Design Star with our partner counts as a date), now we are supposed to feel bad about choosing a glass of wine over our loved ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130960 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:27:11 +0100 5130960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130657&cid=t_91809_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fpiloting-payment-by-results-for-drugs-recovery-%25e2%2580%2593-draft-outcome-definitions%2F Title: Piloting Payment by Results for Drugs Recovery – draft outcome definitions Scan or click to download 'Piloting Payment by Results for Drugs Recovery – draft outcome definitions' The Skinny: The Government has set the following high-level outcomes: Free from drug(s) of dependence Offending Employment Health and well-being A Co-design Group has developed proposals to measure these outcomes and set eligibility criteria and now invites comments from the sector on draft proposals. Publisher: DH Published: 13/07/11 Size: 13p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Addiction, Addiction units, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol abuse services, Alcohol and drug consumption, Clinical Governance, Drug Abuse, Drugs of Abuse, Grey Literature, Health Outcomes, Health Services, Outcomes, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130657 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:04:28 +0100 5130657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130750&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-surgery-be-considered-for-a-persistently-hoarse-voice%2F2011.08.14 I was informed about this interesting concept on ABC news… With many aging baby boomers tapping into cosmetic surgery in order to look younger, some are taking it a step further to “sound” younger as well with a “voice lift”. For some, it’s not right to look 10-20 years younger after a facelift but still sound like 70 years old. A hoarse voice with aging is not unusual, but a surgical “voice-lift” is not necessarily the first step that should be taken. First things first… (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130750 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5130750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125694&cid=t_91809_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-26-3%2F Fade fave: How to manage harmful drinking Fade skinny: A summary of the latest NICE guideline advising on diagnosing, assessing and managing harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in adults and young people. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Journals Tagged: Alcohol Misuse, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Guidelines, NICE (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125694 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:51:04 +0100 5125694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107902&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2F12-step-and-mutual-help-programs%2F Twelve-Step and Mutual-Help Programs for Addictive DisordersThis important statement was made after an extensive review of outcomes research on addiction treatment. It reflects the conclusions of recent scientific reviews that alcohol and other drug addictions are chronic, relapsing diseases of the brain.The Minnesota Model, which throughout the 1980s featured 28 days of intensive inpatient and residential treatment, has more recently evolved to a longer continuum of care and greater reliance on outpatient treatment. Brief detoxification establishes abstinence, and patients move to successively less intensive levels of care from inpatient, to partial, to intensive outpatient, to less frequent outpatient visits. The model of chronic illness, which O’Brien and McLellan used in comparin... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107902 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:37:18 +0100 5107902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107904&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-perils-of-sober-dating%2F When I said goodbye to alcohol and all its attendant drama, I never intended to bid farewell to dating, period. I saw my romantic future shimmering atop a cotton-candy cloud of contentment and stability. Without the crutch of alcohol, I was convinced that my once-jumbled love life would fall easily into place. Now that I was sober and ready, Mr. Right would surely be waiting for me (albeit at the local coffee shop instead of the next bar stool.) It sucked to discover that alcohol-free dating was still, well, dating: an ever-awkward dance of anticipation, expectations and artifice. And for those of us who don’t drink, dating can be even more of a mixed bag. Why? Because, in case you missed the memo, most Americans are all about alcohol, especially when it comes to getting hitched (or laid... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107904 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:05:31 +0100 5107904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097102&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Famy-winehouse-relapse-or-cold-turkey-alcohol-withdrawal%2F The sad and mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Amy Winehouse have left me baffled. The unfortunate truth is that either account is believable. Her family says it was alcohol withdrawal. A drug dealer has come forward saying that he arranged for Amy to buy some drugs from another drug dealer referred to as “Mr. Big”. He says she purchased 1/2 oz. crack and a 1/2 oz. heroin. Police are saying that there was no evidence of drugs or even paraphernalia in the house. Her family says she had been clean off drugs for years and was trying to quit alcohol. They believe she had a heart attack or seizure from trying to go cold turkey. They did an autopsy but it came up inconclusive; toxicology will take a few more weeks to be done. The family is setting up a fund to set up a reha... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097102 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:29:27 +0100 5097102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069646&cid=t_91809_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7WRGFlNNhZU%2F New study shows Transcendental Meditation improves brain functioning in ADHD students (press release): - “Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress,” said Dr. Stixrud. “Virtually everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and get things done when they’re under stress,” he explained. “Stress interferes with the ability to learn—it shuts down the brain. Functions such as attention, memory, organization, and integration are compromised.” - Dr. Stixrud added, “Because stress significantly compromises attention and all of the key executive functions such as inhibition, working memory, organization, and mental flexibility, it made sense that a technique (such as Transcendental Meditation) th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069646 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:35:14 +0100 5069646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069533&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-26-2011%2F I call one of my relatives a “bad news bear.” Although he has good intentions, his spewing out the world’s greatest tragedies every few minutes does not help me. In fact, all that worrying and anxiety could hurt. After calling him out on it, he said his main intention was concern. I get that. I think parents today are like him. They just want to protect their children from the onslaught of offenders who are posted up all over the news 24/7. If you love someone, however, how do you best protect them? I think there is a balance between caring and being overprotective. And everyone deals with this in their own way. Some loved ones may minimize your pain because they hurt seeing you upset. That’s why they say things like, “I’m sure you’ll feel better s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069533 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:02:25 +0100 5069533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062422&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FREDMdqdqAGM%2F In just two days, much has been written about Amy Winehouse and her sudden death. The 27-year-old British singer-songwriter made no secret of her battle with drugs, alcohol and depression over the course of her short career. But amidst the speculation of how exactly she died—although many would say an overdose seems like the obvious culprit—some are now asking a bigger question: Who’s to blame? The five-time Grammy winner may be remembered best for her hit song “Rehab” where she sang: They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, ‘No, no, no.’ In a previous interview on the British TV show, The Album Chart Show, Winehouse admitted she had a problem and that song represented a plea from family and friends to seek help: I do drink a lot. I think it’s symp... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062422 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:55:46 +0100 5062422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050715&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Ftaking-your-teen-to-a-therapist%2F It’s hard enough knowing when you need to see a therapist and navigating the entire process from picking a professional to making the most of your time once you do. (Here are some tips, by the way.) But doing this for your teen can seem outright overwhelming. Educating yourself on the process, however, helps immensely. Below, clinical psychologist John Duffy, Psy.D, who works with teens and authored the book The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens, discusses everything from telltale signs to see a therapist to talking to your child to making the most of therapy. When Your Teen Needs Therapy According to Duffy, the time to take your teen to a therapist is “when you note a marked change in either her affect, her behavior, or both,” especially “if the chan... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050715 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:06:53 +0100 5050715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050716&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fthe-psychology-of-a-heat-wave%2F As the U.S. and Canada enter into a heat wave, I get a lot of questions about how heat impacts human behavior and our moods. So three years ago, I wrote a blog entry that reviews the research about weather affects our moods and behavior. It’s still a good overview of the research in this area and worth the read. But it’s nice to highlight a few points from that article, as well as other research, that demonstrates how the weather — and especially hot weather, in this case — can impact our mood. Does a heat wave lead to more violence? Do we have more or less energy during high humidity? What about depression and anxiety? Read on for the answers. Heat waves come and go nearly every year in some part of the world. What makes them especially difficult for indigenous po... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050716 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:32:10 +0100 5050716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036274&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Funwasted-an-interview-with-sacha-scoblic-on-the-sober-life%2F As a recovering drunk myself, I was especially interested in the new memoir, Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic, a writer in Washington, DC, and a contributing editor to The New Republic. I thought I’d ask her more about what she thinks about life without booze. 1. If you knew all that you do today, what would you have done differently your first year of sobriety? Sacha: The first year of sobriety is riddled with basic epiphanies most adults have sooner than do addicts (like: Paying bills is not optional and I don’t have to drink just because it’s Arbor Day) as well as turbulent emotions rising to the surface after years of self-medication through alcohol, drugs, and denial. And then there’s this feeling that no one understands your loss, cravings, or anxieties, bec... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036274 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:42:51 +0100 5036274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028462&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fbetty-ford-dies-at-age-93%2F Betty Ford, the former First Lady of the United States died Friday at the age of 93. Dr. William Van Ornum gives this succinct summary of her life in a tribute on the website of the American Mental Health Foundation (AMHF): Mrs. Ford was born in Chicago, grew up in modest circumstances, became a dancer, and married Mr. Ford shortly after he returned from the Navy in World War II. She thought she was signing up for a life with a mid-western lawyer; instead he chose politics and she was thrust into the role of a political wife, all the while raising 4 children and trying to keep her own interests as well. Political life became difficult for her and she felt an emptiness inside from which she sought solace in alcohol and prescription pills. She was open about her addiction at a time when othe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028462 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:23:09 +0100 5028462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008449&cid=t_91809_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fq6v6sBUFKL4%2F Thinking globally to improve mental health: NIH announces international research initiative (press release): - “The Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health Initiative, led by the National Institutes of Health and the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases, has identified the top 40 barriers to better mental health around the world. Similar to past grand challenges, which focused on infectious diseases and chronic, noncommunicable diseases, this initiative seeks to build a community of funders dedicated to supporting research that will significantly improve the lives of people living with MNS disorders within the next 10 years.“ – “Participating in global mental health research is an enormous opportunity, a means to accelerate advances in mental health care for the diverse U.S. popul... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008449 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:39 +0100 5008449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008513&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FGT7F_VcyQvk%2F You can blame it on an empty stomach, but the truth is, some wines will make you feel chilled and mellow, while others will leave you feeling a bit more tipsy. According to a study of the alcohol content of 129,000 wines from vineyards across Europe, many wine makers have been systematically understating their wines’ strength on labels. In fact, 57 percent of the wines analyzed were stronger than declared on the label. In other words, less wine equals more buzz. What’s the problem here, people? Apparently it comes down to false advertising. The authors of the report said discussions with winemakers revealed that the strength level in wine was on the rise due to increasing temperatures and improved wine-making techniques. Nevertheless, they feel reducing the alcohol levels print... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008513 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:23:45 +0100 5008513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968841&cid=t_91809_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancerlifeandme.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fstream-of-consciousness%2F Surgery. What a word. Spooks the hell out of me. I really, really, really wish I didn’t have such vivid memories of my past surgical recoveries. The smell of alcohol, iodine, blood, and saline. The way every whisper of a breath feels like a sledgehammer to the chest and ribs. Feeling the searing, white hot, blast Continue reading Stream of consciousness (Source: Cancer, life, and me) Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968841 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:21:07 +0100 4968841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960334&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fbetter-treatment-for-women-alcoholics%2F Early treatment for women with alcohol addiction (EWA) reduces mortality: a randomized controlled trial with long-term register follow-up.Gjestad R., Franck J., Lindberg S. et al. Request reprint Alcohol and Alcoholism: 2011, 46(2), p. 170–176.Compared to usual treatment, over the next 27 years introduction of a comprehensively serviced female-only alcohol treatment unit in Sweden substantially extended the lives of its patients – a uniquely convincing demonstration that improving treatment can save lives.Summary Alarmed by rising numbers of alcohol dependent women and their high death rate, in the 1980s Sweden established a female-only unit at a hospital alcohol treatment centre in the capital Stockholm. Compared to ‘treatment as usual’ wards and clinics, the Early Treatme... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960334 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:22:09 +0100 4960334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960335&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fselecting-a-treatment-service%2F What are some questions to ask in choosing an alcohol and drug treatment program? The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends asking the following questions when selecting a treatment program:Does the program accept your insurance? If not, will they work with you on a payment plan or find other means of support for you?Is the program run by state-accredited, licensed and/or trained professionals?Is the facility clean, organized and well-run?Does the program encompass the full range of needs of the individual (medical: including infectious diseases; psychological: including co-occurring mental illness; social; vocational; legal; etc.)?Does the treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disabilities as well as provide age, gender and cultur... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960335 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:21:51 +0100 4960335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953370&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FIf9QBALLc-Q%2F “Man-ing” up and getting drunk:The role of masculine norms, alcohol intoxication and alcohol-related problems among college men Research HighlightsMasculine norms may help explain patterns of problematic drinking among men.Fraternity status and higher peer norms were associated with drinking to intoxication.Playboy, risk-taking and winning norms were risk factors of drinking to intoxication.Playboy, risk taking and self-reliance increased the risks of alcohol-related problems.Work and heterosexual presentation norms were protective of problem drinking.From Addictive Behaviors Volume 36, Issue 9, Pages 906-911. Derek Kenji Iwamoto, Alice Cheng, Christina S. Lee, Stephanie Takamatsu, Derrick Gordon-NEWYou Can Help an Alcoholic (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953370 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:34:00 +0100 4953370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953372&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FBwRnTy3xcfw%2F Brief detection and co-occurrence of violence, depression and alcohol risk in prenatal care settings.The purpose of the study was to examine the rates and inter-relationships among violence receipt, alcohol use problems, and depression in women seeking prenatal care.While waiting for their prenatal care appointment, women (n = 1054) completed measures of past year partner and non-partner violence receipt, alcohol misuse (using the TWEAK and quantity and frequency of alcohol use in past year), and depression (using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale – CESD and prior history of depression).Over 30% of women reported either violence receipt, alcohol use problems or depression risk.Significant inter-relationships among all measured risk variables were found.Violence... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953372 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:29:33 +0100 4953372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921518&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fcan-you-have-too-much-happiness%2F I can safely say that I think few of us struggle with having too much happiness. We turn to the happiness gurus to help us increase our happiness for a reason — who wouldn’t want to be happier? Pretty much all of us do. For many of us, the pursuit of happiness is not only something we’ve grown up on, it’s something we’ve come to expect as a right. I mean, it’s right there in the Declaration of Independence! But like everything in life, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. This includes the pursuit of happiness. Too much happiness can be just as detrimental in your life as not having enough. That’s the finding anyway of Gruber and her colleagues (2011), in a recent review of the happiness research. Let’s see what they had to say. Too Muc... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921518 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:25:45 +0100 4921518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921761&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-the-isms-and-fear%2F This article will discuss the ism’s and associated fears.The Ism’sThese ism’s are part of normal life, everyone has them to varying degrees. Specifically, the ism’s are an attempt to make life bearable, as a way of “interpersonal control and coping.” This is, of course, what we all strive to do on a day-to-day basis, we need these thinking patterns and behaviours to cope, most people seem to be doing alright, while the alcoholic seems to be sinking fast.One of the main ism’s with alcoholism is the ism of fear.FearsRecovery is mostly about letting go of fear. In fact, fear produces most all my insane moments. Any time I need a reality check, I try to stop and ask myself if there is a fear at the root of what I’m doing.These are the fear demons I’ve identifi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921761 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:44:23 +0100 4921761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893925&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-warnings%2F New Alcoholic Drinks Label Warnings Due to increasing products liability litigation, all liquor manufacturers have accepted the suggestion that the following warning labels be placed immediately on all varieties of alcohol containers:WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and pantiesWARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make y... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893925 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:08:16 +0100 4893925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852937&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-male-depression%2F What looks and feels like depression to a woman may not to a man, which is why so many men in America are misdiagnosed or missed altogether. However, considering that the rates of completed suicide of men are three to four times that of women, we need to educate ourselves about male depression and its unique symptoms. The following are 10 things you should know about male depression, compiled from Johns Hopkins Depression and Anxiety Bulletin and other sources. 1. Depression affects about 6 million American men and 12 million American women each year. But these numbers don’t tell the story of men, and older men, in particular. 2. Suicide in men peaks in the 20s and again in the 60s and 70s. 3. Many men experience “depression without sadness,” which makes it more challenging for prima... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852937 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:45:23 +0100 4852937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841990&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2FbnM0icM6qOE%2Fbill-manvilles-booze-book.html A “professional bar fly” who flirted with death and Helen Gurley Brown. "From the drinking man's classic, Saloon Society, back in the Sixties, to his sadder but wiser Cool, Hip and Sober, Bill Manville has consistently provided an honest, insightful first-person account of where alcoholism begins--and where it ends.”  So said the respected Keith Humphreys of Stanford University’s School of Medicine, when Manville’s account of beating booze was published some years ago. What makes his book unique in the annals of addiction books, so far as I know, is the additional blurb on Cool, Hip and Sober from none other than Cosmopolitan Magazine founder and Sex and the Single Girl author Helen Gurley Brown, who wrote: “I never read anything like this and am thrilled to recommend the... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841990 Thu, 19 May 2011 03:39:11 +0100 4841990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813196&cid=t_91809_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcontaminated-alcohol-prep-pads-25-va-hospitals%2F Senator Michael F. Bennet of Colorado is launching an investigation into the widespread use throughout the Veterans Administration hospital system of contaminated alcohol prep pads manufactured by Triad Group and H & P Industries of Hartland, Wisconsin. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813196 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:37:49 +0100 4813196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872485&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FB6fzTQJnnbU%2F A recovery book for the parents of teenage substance abusers.Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager Recover is written for the parent whose child has serious problems with alcohol or other drugs. It recognizes that both teenager and parent need to recover from the disease of chemical dependence. This book encourages readers to educate themselves about recovery, work hard and take new risks, and experience being successful as parents. Helping a teenager recover from chemical dependence is one of the most loving things a parent can do. This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to do it. Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager RecoverDescribes teenage recovery as a slow but steady process of growth and change unique to the developing adolescent.Outlines four stages of recovery: c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872485 Sat, 07 May 2011 14:06:00 +0100 4872485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803531&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FCnXzG-32TH4%2F Image via WikipediaAlcohol abuse and dependence, referred to as alcohol-use disorders (AUDs), affect 76.3 million people worldwide and account for 1.8 million deaths per year. AUDs affect 18.3 million Americans (7.3% of the population), and up to 40% of hospitalized patients have AUDs.This review discusses the development and progression of critical illness in patients with AUDs.In contrast to acute intoxication, AUDs have been linked to increased severity of illness in a number of studies.In particular, surgical patients with AUDs experience higher rates ofpostoperative hemorrhage,cardiac complications,sepsis, andneed for repeat surgery.Outcomes from trauma are worse for patients with chronic alcohol abuse, whereas burn patients who are acutely intoxicated may not have worse outcomes.AUDs... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803531 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:53:47 +0100 4803531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829166&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FfqBcrr6erTs%2F Do you know Seth Jaffe? I didn’t, but now I kind of do, which makes me lucky. Seth is a sober coach for drug addicts who appears on the A&E docu-reality show Relapse. A few weeks ago, I wrote a Blisstree post called 6 Reasons to Watch A&E’s Relapse Even If You’ve Never Met a Junkie, and in it I said some positive things about Seth regarding his sober coaching techniques and the very affecting presence he projects on the show. Seth saw my post and liked it. He found my email and contacted me. I was both surprised and thrilled: I knew I had a million questions for him about drug addiction and being a sober coach that I’d want to get answered for Blisstree readers. Also, I respect Seth, and it’s always fun to interview someone you hold in high regard. Bei... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829166 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:15:45 +0100 4829166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794993&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FfqBcrr6erTs%2F Do you know Seth Jaffe? I didn’t, but now I kind of do, which makes me lucky. Seth is a sober coach for drug addicts who appears on the A&E docu-reality show Relapse. A few weeks ago, I wrote a Blisstree post called 6 Reasons to Watch A&E’s Relapse Even If You’ve Never Met a Junkie, and in it I said some positive things about Seth regarding his sober coaching techniques and the very affecting presence he projects on the show. Seth saw my post and liked it. He found my email and contacted me. I was both surprised and thrilled: I knew I had a million questions for him about drug addiction and being a sober coach that I’d want to get answered for Blisstree readers. Also, I respect Seth, and it’s always fun to interview someone you hold in high regard. Bei... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794993 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:15:45 +0100 4794993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789204&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ff29M-n7ufqw%2F By Ilya ShapiroSanta Clara law professor Brad Joondeph, who runs the very helpful — as a primary document aggregator for all the Obamacare cases –  ACA Litigation Blog, thinks he’s stumbled onto something : So after reading my roughly 500th ACA-litigation-related brief, motion, or filing of some sort, I think I have gotten a little punchy. But it occurs to me that a a great new drinking game for those ACA litigation buffs who sit around on Friday nights drinking beers — a huge cohort, I am sure — would be to read aloud briefs filed by the challengers, and take turns drinking when the word “unprecedented” is used. Indeed, the argument that there is no Supreme Court precedent sanctioning the assertion of power the government claims  – th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789204 Fri, 06 May 2011 01:37:16 +0100 4789204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803532&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F5QZVMeMfsRM%2F Image via WikipediaWhy Are Men More Susceptible to Alcoholism?18 October 2010 ElsevierAlcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances, and men are up to twice as likely to develop alcoholism as women. Until now, the underlying biology contributing to this difference in vulnerability has remained unclear.A new study published in Biological Psychiatry reveals that dopamine may be an important factor.Researchers from Columbia and Yale studied male and female college-age social drinkers in a laboratory test of alcohol consumption. After consuming an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, each participant underwent a specialized positron emission tomography (PET) scan, an imaging technique that can measure the amount of alcohol-induced dopamine release.Dopamine has multiple functions in the br... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803532 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:45:28 +0100 4803532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789495&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FD6pzjwl-BEw%2F I don’t smoke pot. (It just makes me sleepy. Plus, I’m 35 weeks pregnant, so it’s probably not the best time to be taking up weed as a hobby.) But when it comes to marijuana, I’ve always adopted kind of a live-and-let-live mentality. Oh, I know full well that it’s illegal in all but 15 U.S. states, but like a lot of people I know (and Willie Nelson, who I don’t know), I don’t think pot should be illegal in any of them. I even know someone who knows someone who knows someone who’s related to someone who may be (or may not be ) a full-time, professional ganja dealer to rich people who like to have their drug of choice delivered to them directly and regularly in a civilized manner. And near where my husband and I own a weekend country home, ther... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789495 Wed, 04 May 2011 21:00:40 +0100 4789495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803533&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2Fg5J5y1Asl3w%2F Alcohol and cancer: a position statement from Cancer Council Australia – 2011The Cancer Council Australia (CCA) Alcohol Working Group has prepared a position statement on alcohol use and cancer. The statement has been reviewed by external experts and endorsed by the CCA Board.Alcohol use is a cause of cancer. Any level of alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing an alcohol-related cancer; the level of risk increases in line with the level of consumption.It is estimated that 5070 cases of cancer (or 5% of all cancers) are attributable to long-term chronic use of alcohol each year in Australia.Together, smoking and alcohol have a synergistic effect on cancer risk, meaning the combined effects of use are significantly greater than the sum of individual risks.Alcohol use may ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803533 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:45:00 +0100 4803533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775607&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fi-finally-listened-to-their-stories%2F Comments made by a recovering member of Alcoholics Anonymous about the process of recovery.This provides evidence that getting sober is a process not a sudden or once only event.1. I had tried before, and didn’t succeed. This time I really tried using AA as part of my Recovery Program. Although I was court-mandated; I listened; I learned; and I call it a blessing.2. …the biggest thing with me is my Spirituality in the Program. I believe strongly that my Higher Power, whom I call God, is the One who has given me sobriety… the reprieve…3. When I finally sat down and listened to others’ stories, it really was an awakening… I might actually be able to stay sober…4. I got a Sponsor… he didn’t take any flack… he didn’t feel sorry for me… he was actually very hard on m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775607 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:48:00 +0100 4775607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753888&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FZreb6XEhRCA%2F I think the thing that scared me the most about Kelly on last night’s episode of Relapse on A&E was that she looked so normal. Okay, well, maybe not normal, exactly. (Poor thing wears waaay too much makeup, tacky jewelry, and maybe applies too much self-tanner. Oh, and the color of her dyed blonde hair could electrically power a small city.) But to me, overall Kelly looked like a fit and healthy young woman who gets enough sleep and cares about her appearance. Turns out, she’s a serious meth addict who has already lost custody of her young daughter and is facing a year in jail. Now, I know perfectly well that, in life, appearances can be deceiving, but I guess I never really thought that cliché applied to hardcore drug users; I always naively thought that addicts were easy... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753888 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:00:04 +0100 4753888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742648&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fchemical-dependency-and-the-family%2F Everything You Need to Know about Chemical Dependence – Addiction, Alcoholism AlcoholHeroinAmphetaminesTobaccoInhalantsCocaineMarijuanaMedications By Vernon E. Johnson, D.D., founder of the Johnson Institute. Former faculty member of Rutgers University Summer School for Alcohol StudiesDr. Johnson compiled the most popular Johnson Institute literature on chemical dependence for this complete family guide. It includes answers to these important questions:How can I recognize chemical dependence?How can I avoid it?How can my family solve the problems that come with it?How is chemical dependence different for men, women, teenagers, children, and the elderly?How can I prevent my child from using drugs?Designed for easy access, this practical guide to prevention, intervention, and recovery will... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742648 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:25:00 +0100 4742648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734612&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fdoctors-drinking-affects-next-days-surgery%2F Persistent Next-Day Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption on Laparoscopic Surgical PerformancePurpose; To examine the effect of previous-day excessive alcohol consumption on laparoscopic surgical performance.Study 1 was a randomized controlled trial. Study 2 was a cohort study. Sixteen science students (laparoscopic novices) participated in study 1. Eight laparoscopic experts participated in study 2. All participants were trained on the Minimally Invasive Surgical Trainer Virtual Reality (MIST-VR).The participants in study 1 were randomized to either abstain from alcohol or consume alcohol until intoxicated. All study 2 subjects freely consumed alcohol until intoxicated. Subjects were assessed the following day at 9 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM on MIST-VR tasks.Assessment measures included time, ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734612 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:30:58 +0100 4734612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724267&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faa-helps-reduce-victimisation-symptoms-and-drinking%2F We examined the associations of recent victimization with subsequent participation in alcohol-related treatment and mutual help, and with short- and long-term drinking and health outcomes.Treatment-naïve men and women having an alcohol use disorder with (n = 73) or without (n = 491) recent violence victimization were assessed at baseline and 1 and 8 years later.Victimized individuals had moredays intoxicated,drinking problems,symptoms of depression, andphysical health problems at baseline, andwere more likely to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) during Year 1.Victimization at baseline predicted re-victimization at 1 year, and more depressive symptoms and physical health problems at 8 years.Participation in alcohol-related treatment or AA during Year 1 was associated with fewer drinking pro... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724267 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4724267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720083&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-withdrawal-during-hospitalization-ajn-the-american-journal-of-nursing%2F This article discusses the effects on the body of chronic alcohol intake, the potential symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, and ways to recognize and treat these symptoms through early assessment and consistent intervention.Alcohol Detox During Hospitalisation - Free downloadRelated articlesHelp an Alcoholic 8 (recoveryissexy.com)Alcohol use by healthcare professionals. (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Alcoholic Liver Disease (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Physical Effects of Alcohol on Women (recoveryissexy.com)Enabling of Alcoholism / Addiction Questionnaire (recoveryissexy.com)NEWYou Can Help an AlcoholicRandom ArticlesGender and Alcohol Rehabilitation over 8 yearsAlcohol Misuse Among the ElderlyDepression in Former DrinkersAlcohol Reduces Breast MilkPainkiller abuse (Source: Twelve Step Facilitati... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720083 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:20:27 +0100 4720083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709238&cid=t_91809_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Ffive-more-science-stories-3.html Fukushima did not get any worse and is no Chernobyl? – Nothing had changed when they elevated Fukushima to the same level as Chernobyl, leaked radiation has gone down, although efforts are ongoing to cool the nuclear fuel and prevent any further radioactive material from escaping. The change simply recognises that it overall it was worse than at first thought. BUT this is still no Chernobyl. The Chemist of Life and Death – Science has always been capable of huge innovation, and frightening destruction. The life of one scientist encapsulates that tension more than any other – Fritz Haber. Milk poisoning in northwest China ‘deliberate’ – Three children who died after drinking tainted milk appear to have been the victims of deliberate poisoning, Chinese sta... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709238 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:00:03 +0100 4709238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696895&cid=t_91809_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fjust-a-sparkling-water-for-me-thanks%2F I heard an interesting piece on Radio 4’s Today programme about the link between alcohol and cancer. It’s here. Although I’m not sure that ‘undoubtably’ is a word…. ‘undoubtedly’, surely? So, it seems the link between alcohol and cancer is now firmly established. Which is a Good Thing because it helps us to manage our health better. And a Bad Thing because I’m sure I’m not the only one who is left wondering precisely which of those I-shouldn’t-really-but-go-on-then glasses of Rioja, gins and tonic, or late-night single malts was The One That Did It….. Just as there’s a fine line between pleasantly relaxed and unpleasantly drunk, there’s also a border between responsibility and guilt that we need to be caref... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696895 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:20:40 +0100 4696895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693511&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F6-most-common-stds-in-men%2F Image via WikipediaThe 6 Most Common STDs in MenMany recovering alcoholic or addicted men can remember the alcohol and drug induced sexual activities that may have exposed them to STDs. Recovery, for me, means healthy living in all aspects of my life. Prevention of gaining or giving STDs is one of these practices.You can prevent STDs. Here’s how.Italians called it “the Spanish disease.” The French dubbed it “the English disease.” Among Russians, it was known as “the Polish disease.” Among Arabs? “The disease of Christians.”No one wanted to claim it, and with good reason. The disease, syphilis, begins by causing crusty sores in private places. After hiding out in the body for years, it can emerge to drive people insane and then kill them.Syphilis is just one of more than a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693511 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:23:32 +0100 4693511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684765&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FTeSTB0M24V8%2F Alcohol rehab programs aren’t all alike. On the contrary, the healing environment at every alcohol rehab facility is profoundly shaped by the caregivers that facility employs. Unsurprisingly, the best alcohol rehabs are almost invariably those which employ the most qualified caregivers. In the end, there’s simply no substitute for superior personal support during the alcohol recovery process. You already know what’s at stake in the fight against alcoholism. Now it’s time to seek assistance from people who can help you win it. The most exclusive alcohol rehab programs in California literally change the lives of the patients who trust them with their health. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, don’t wait any longer to finally learn the good news on you... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684765 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:59:07 +0100 4684765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677134&cid=t_91809_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F514%2Fthe-dirt-on-common-cosmetic-ingredients%2F Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse.  The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to Environmental Working Group’s cosmetics database Skin Deep, which references the American Cancer Society and other reliable organizations.  Skin Deep rates specific ingredients on a hazard scale from 0 to 10, the latter being the most harmful. Petrochemicals Petroleum jelly, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol Found in skin astringents, perfumes Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) rates a low 2 on Skin Deep’s hazard scal... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677134 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:43 +0100 4677134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643002&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fsetting-the-standard-for-recovery%2F Image via WikipediaSetting the standard for recovery: physicians’ health programs.US physician health programmes demonstrate that long-term intensive monitoring of substance use allied with swift and certain sanctions and abstinence-based mutual aid and treatment can enable seriously dependent individuals to stop using psychoactive substances.Original abstract; Physician health programmes offer drug- and alcohol-using physicians the opportunity, motivation, and support to achieve long-term recovery, using monitoring through drug and alcohol testing, treatment, and 12-step programmes. In return, physicians sign contracts, typically for five years, to adhere to the programme, including completing treatment and submitting to frequent random drug testing to ensure abstinence. Each workin... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643002 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0100 4643002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636480&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F25%2Fare-gambling-problems-more-common-than-drinking-problems-maybe-not%2F Research out of the University at Buffalo by John Welte and colleagues suggests that gambling problems — pathological gambling, to be specific — are more problematic than alcohol dependence in older adults. Some of the findings are interesting. But one finding stood out for me as being a bit sensationalistic. That finding was that pathological gambling — something other studies have consistently pegged in the 0.8% to 2.0% range of adults (see Stucki & Rihs-Middel, 2007) — is more common than alcohol dependence (which studies put in the 3.8% range, see Keyes et al., 2009). Past research has shown that alcohol dependence (also known as alcoholism) is something that occurs in the adult population at twice the rate of pathological gambling. In Welte’s (2011) s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636480 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:45:42 +0100 4636480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631651&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fsevere-physical-abuse-of-older-adults%2F CONCLUSION:This is the first clinical case–control study detailing clinical outcomes and evaluating risk factors of persons suffering severe physical abuse. Of elderly trauma victims, those who are physically abused have more-severe injuries than their nonabused counterparts.A Case–Control Study of Severe Physical Abuse of Older Adults. Lee S. Friedman PhD, Susan Avila MPH, Kathy Tanouye RN, BSN, Kimberly Joseph MD. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Volume 59, Issue 3, pages 417–422, March 2011Related articlesElderly substance abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Sexual Abuse & Alcoholism (recoveryissexy.com)Families, mental health & alcohol abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Random Articles12 Bad Habits of TherapistsThe Personality Traits of AlcoholicsSlips and Relapse... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631651 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100 4631651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605807&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FOO94BIcPssA%2F By Ilya ShapiroToday being St. Patrick's Day, it seems appropriate to revisit the unlikely juxtaposition of two of my favorite legal policy topics: alcohol and the Commerce Clause.  (Listen to my podcast on the subject or read its transcript.)  The point of all this is that alcohol is no different from any other commodity in that states cannot erect arbitrary regulations that privilege in-state interests (be they retailers, wholesalers, or producers) ahead of their out-of-state counterparts. But St. Paddy's Day is not the only reason the issue is topical.  Last week, the Supreme Court declined to review the Fifth Circuit’s indefensible decision in Wine Country Gift Baskets.com v. Steen. It did so despite the Fifth Circuit’s upholding of a Texas law designed to protect Texas’s ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605807 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:34:31 +0100 4605807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580955&cid=t_91809_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F14%2Fdiet-coke-and-depression%2F When you are a recovering drunk, you don’t have a ton of options at parties. I used to be an avid Diet Coke drinker. But last summer my sister scared the well you know out of me when she started talking about what aspartame can do to your system. I am chemically sensitive as it is, and many of you are, too, probably — which is why I don’t drink alcohol and gave up smoking. But I was curious if Diet Coke was really that dangerous. I did some research, and as you well know, every paranoia will be confirmed eventually by some article on the web. I found an article about Diet Coke on John McManamy’s website about Diet Coke . What was particularly interesting to me was the relationship between aspartame and depression and bipolar disorder. Says John: In 1993, Dr Walt... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580955 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:15:06 +0100 4580955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575250&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-dysfunction-causes-and-effects%2F Definition of Sexual problemsSexual problems are defined as difficulty during any stage (desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) of the sexual act, which prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity. These apply equally to heterosexual, gay, lesbian and bisexual people.Development of sexual disorders:Sexual difficulties may begin early in a person’s life, or they may develop after an individual has previously experienced enjoyable and satisfying sex.A problem may develop gradually over time, or may occur suddenly as a total or partial inability to participate in one or more stages of the sexual act. The causes of sexual difficulties can be physical, psychological, or both.Emotional factors affecting sex include both interpersonal problems and psychological problem... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575250 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:05 +0100 4575250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554607&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrunk-fans-at-sporting-events%2F2011.03.06 Among fans who attend live sporting events, drinking alcohol is nearly as commonplace as root-root-rooting for the home team. And while virtually no one has a problem with a fan who pushes back a beer or two during the game, flat-out drunk fans can ruin the experience for those sitting nearby. Worse yet, these people frequently get behind the wheel of a car after the game is over. Recently, Darin Erickson and colleagues at the University of Minnesota decided to find out just how many fans go overboard at games, and their findings are worrisome, indeed. Using standard blood alcohol testing on 362 adult volunteers who were leaving 13 professional baseball and three professional football games, the scientists found that 40 percent had measurable levels of alcohol in their blood and a stunni... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554607 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:26 +0100 4554607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552149&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fyouth-alcohol-use-disorders%2F Diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in youthsDescriptionThis clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in adults and in young people aged 10–17 years.This is one of three pieces of UK NICE guidance addressing alcohol-related problems and should be read along with:Alcohol-use disorders: preventing the development of hazardous and harmful drinking. NICE public health guidance 24 (2010) – public health guidance on the price, advertising and availability of alcohol, how best to detect alcohol misuse in and outside primary care, and brief interventions to manage it in these settings.Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and clinical management of alcohol-re... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552149 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100 4552149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549941&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fstress-relief%2F Guide to Stress Relief.Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and co-dependency have diminished or lost ability to cope with stress. Due to the anethetising effects of alcohol and drugs many people also do not recognise that they are under stress – they just feel uncomfortable, angry, or sad.Untreated stress can lead to relapse.Stress is bad, right? Or is it good? Well, if you talk to the experts, they’ll say both are true. You need some stress to just get out of bed in the morning. And when you drive to work in your car, you need stress to stay alert and respond to what is in front of you. So stress has its place.  But what if a high level of stress goes on and on? The doctors tell us that ongoing stress becomes Chronic Stress. Chronic Stress is bad news. It... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549941 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:30:56 +0100 4549941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545256&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FHp_KhZT7FWM%2F Alcohol rehab requires both patience and courage. Whoever you are, however tough you believe yourself to be, you’re going to have to be ready for a fight on the day you begin your alcohol rehab program. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to face the challenges of alcohol rehabilitation by yourself. On the contrary, the support you receive from a private alcohol rehab center will be essential in helping you achieve your recovery goals. There are many alcohol rehabs in Los Angeles. Some of them are capable of helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting alcohol recovery. Others offer inferior alcohol rehab programs to their patients. The difference, for you, is more important than any in the world. Only by trusting your health to the professional experts at an exclusive alcohol rehab... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545256 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:34:58 +0100 4545256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517356&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faa-videos-for-healthcare-workers%2F Alcoholics Anonymous produces many materials for education and training of professional workers. Here are three of the most common occupational groups that encounter alcoholics.AA Video for Healthcare ProfessionalsA.A. Video for Legal and Corrections ProfessionalsA.A. Video for Employment/Human Resources ProfessionalsRelated articlesCounseling and the 12 Steps of AA (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Peers Help Alcoholics in Many Ways (twelvestepfacilitation.com)AA and Treatment Work Better Together (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Mutual Aid Groups in Psychiatry and Substance Misuse. (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Alcoholics AnonymousRandom ArticlesAA DiversityRecovery from the Perspective of Addicted WomenAA and Recovery HousesWhat Are Drug Users Looking For?What is Brief-TSF? (Source: Twelve Step Faci... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517356 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:31:00 +0100 4517356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512621&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F9-problems-that-affect-sexual-satisfaction%2F While alcoholics, addicts and co-dependents may know of the effects of alcohol and drugs on their sexuality, in recovery there may be other conditions affecting their sex lives.Here’s the good news, the bad news, and some more good news about sexual health: Most (64 percent of people, according to one recent study) are satisfied with their sex lives. But many health issues can get in the way of having a good sex life, from prescription medication side effects to depression to sexually transmitted diseases.In many cases, physicians can work with their patients to improve the situation, whether by changing the dosage of a medication, helping to treat depression or other medical conditions, or by providing sound medical advice for people who have STDs."For people who are not satisf... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512621 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:13:00 +0100 4512621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507584&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FXG_LV6sWFlo%2F The alcohol treatment program that’s right for you is the one that can help you heal on your own terms. Alcoholism is a personal problem, after all, and alcohol treatment programs must address the unique individual needs of unique individual patients. If you’re serious about achieving alcohol recovery, it’s essential that you seek care from the compassionate professionals at an exclusive alcohol treatment center. The good news is that there are plenty of alcohol treatment facilities in California. The catch, though, is that they don’t all understand the value of personalized alcohol treatment programs. Before you enroll in any particular alcohol treatment program, then, it’s essential that you thoroughly explore the various options available to you. The right choice will literall... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507584 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:10:12 +0100 4507584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507285&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnutrition-labels-for-alcoholic-beverages%2F2011.02.21 Virtually all bottled beverages you can buy have handy-dandy nutrition labels from which you can access information about calories, carbs, and so forth. All beverages except the ones containing alcohol, that is. Why is that? Maybe it’s because alcoholic beverages contain little to no protein, sodium, cholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron (remember that alcohol is metabolized as a fat, not a carbohydrate) — so why bother? Then again, alcohol does contain calories — a lot of them. Would people drink less if they knew how many calories they were consuming? Would they drink less if they knew how many “servings” of alcohol were contained in the bottle they just purchased? Maybe it’s because of the cost of performing nutritional analyses on each vintage of wine,... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507285 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:00:49 +0100 4507285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507587&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FhjYF8cI3ZEA%2F Depression symptoms increase over time for addiction-prone womenWhile alcohol problems and antisocial behavior tend to decrease in women as they age, depression does not, U-M study findsUnlike alcohol problems and antisocial behavior, depression doesn’t decline with age in addiction-prone women in their 30s and 40s – it continues to increase, a new study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers found.The analysis examined the influences of the women’s histories, family life and neighborhood instability on their alcoholism symptoms, antisocial behavior and depression over a 12-year period covering the earlier years of marriage and motherhood.The research, published in Development and Psychopathology, is part of an ongoing project focusing on families at high risk for su... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507587 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:20:00 +0100 4507587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507588&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fypr10vTwcws%2F Image via WikipediaAA adapted some of it’s principles from the Washingtonian SocietyAt the height of its popularity, the Washingtonian Society attracted the attention of many prominent people, not the least of whom was Abraham Lincoln, whose speech delivered to the Springfield Washingtonian Temperance Society in February 1842 has become a classic.He began by praising the society’s success, comparing it to advocates of other approaches who “have no sympathy of feeling or interest with those very persons whom it is their object to convince and persuade.“But when one who has long been known as the victim of intemperance bursts the fetters that have bound him and appears before his neighbors ‘clothed in his right mind,’ a redeemed specimen of long lost humanity, and stands up w... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507588 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:58:00 +0100 4507588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495438&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faddictability-of-drugs%2F Popularity and “Addictability” of Drugs Among U.S. AdultsAmong drugs used by U.S. adults, alcohol ranks first, by far, in popularity and seventh in “addictability,” according to a nationwide survey of 43,000 adults.More than 6 in 10 U .S. adults reported past-year use of alcohol and, of them, about 6 percent were dependent. Though far less addictive than some other drugs, alcohol’s popularity boosts the number of dependent users to 8 million per year, nearly five times the number of people dependent on all illicit drugs combined.Tobacco is second in popularity and by far the most addictive drug, with nearly half of past-year users being dependent.After tobacco, heroin is most addictive (27 percent of past-year users), followed by cocaine (24 percent) and amphetamines (14 percent)... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495438 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:57:00 +0100 4495438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489983&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKdv704Rtv8c%2F MusiCares for MusicianMission MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.In their own wordsIn recognition of September being National Recovery Month, MusiCares has launched new online resources to continue our commitment to educate the music community about substance abuse issues. Please take a moment to explore the new offerings. While MusiCares works in confidentiality with clients, the artists and manag... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489983 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:15:30 +0100 4489983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489987&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fez7w64zmA9g%2F Image via Wikipedia I drank to be witty – and I became a boor.I drank to relax – and I couldn’t stop my hands from shaking.I drank to feel good – and I suffered through sickening hangovers.I drank to be happy – and it made me depressed.I drank to be a good dancer – and it made me a stranger.I drank to be a good conversationalist – and I couldn’t pronounce the words.I drank to be sociable – and I became angry and resentful.I drank to help my appetite – and cheated my body of nutrition by not eating right.I drank to be a good lover – and I couldn’t perform.I drank to show I was a man – and became a slobbering, bawling baby.I drank to be popular – and lost my friends.I drank to enjoy life – and cont... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489987 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:05:00 +0100 4489987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489988&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8A_Dtuz42jM%2F CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent COAs are at risk for depression, suicide, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and teen pregnancy. It has been proposed that mental health professionals teach core resiliency factors to promote healthy behaviors for this vulnerable population.Children of addicted parents are the highest risk group of children to become alcohol and drug abusers because of both genetic and family environment factors.Twenty-two percent of those studied identified themselves as a child of an alcoholic. This is consistent with current estimates of children of parental period alcoholics, which is calculated to be 22%. In another study among 595 African American boys age 13 to 17 years, identified that 23% of the participating teens were COAs. The National Association of Children of Alco... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489988 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:32:00 +0100 4489988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470465&cid=t_91809_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2046 Do you have a Potty Mouth? Boys with the baddest breath may have the biggest erections! Giving your guy some mouthwash might make for a really good kiss, but later in the bedroom, it’s his erection you may miss! Why?  Well, bacteria in the mouth convert nitrates into nitrites, and when we swallow them, gastric acids convert nitrites into the essential metabolic chemical nitric oxide (N.O.). Nitric oxide can act as an antioxidant, but also the body uses it to keep arteries properly dilated. This is how Viagra works  - by raising nitric oxide levels and thereby easing blood flow to the penis.  So killing these important bacteria can have some significant side effects. Maybe we don’t kill the germs, we just mask the smell? Maybe a little gum might freshen the breath?  No... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470465 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:20:07 +0100 4470465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455489&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-drug-long-term-brain-damage%2F This study demonstrates an innovative technique that allows for a glimpse of these cellular changes within the brain regions implicated in drug reward, providing an important tool in our understanding and treatment of addiction," Volkow concluded.The study was published online Jan. 16 in the journal Nature Medicine.From Join TogetherRelated articlesScience of Addiction (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Alcoholic Liver Disease (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Huffing Inhalants by Kids (recoveryissexy.com)Treatment Resources for providersRandom ArticlesRecovery through the Twelve Steps50 Most Read Articles January ‘08Spirituality Valuable Asset on Road to SobrietyAdjunctive therapy with AAStricter Sobriety Standards for California Health Professionals (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455489 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:19:36 +0100 4455489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450525&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-high-functioning-alcoholic%2F Understanding the High Functioning Alcoholic: Professional Views and Personal InsightsWho is the typical alcoholic among the 12.5 million living in the United States now? Many, if not most of us when asked that question, would envision a skid row bum or someone at least out of work or with little education locked into a low-skill, low-paying job. But that is not accurate, according to the results of a national study released in June, 2007 by the National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.The NIAAA determined that alcoholics in the United States really fall into five subtypes, including nearly 20 percent who are "highly functional alcoholics, well-educated with good incomes." They include corporate presidents, powerful politicians, police, lawyers, doctors, scientists, an... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450525 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:48:51 +0100 4450525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439025&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fprevalence-of-addictions%2F Opium Poppies – Image via WikipediaPrevalence of the Addictions: A Problem of the Majority or the Minority?An increasing number of research studies over the last three decades suggest that a wide range of substance and process addictions may serve similar functions.The current article considers 11 such potential addictions tobacco,alcohol,illicit drugs,eating,gambling,Internet,love,sex,exercise,work, andshopping,Their prevalence, and co-occurrence, based on a systematic review of the literature. Data from 83 studies (each study n = at least 500 subjects) were presented and supplemented with small-scale data.Depending on which assumptions are made, overall;12-month prevalence of an addiction among U.S. adults varies from 15% to 61%.The authors assert that it is most plausible that 47%... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439025 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4439025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436750&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoo-drunk-to-drive-your-car-will-tell-you-if-s%2F2011.02.04 Drunk driving continues to be a serious problem. In 2009 for example, alcohol was a factor in more than 10,000 highway deaths. The same year, a stunning 10 percent of respondents to a survey of U.S. adults said they had operated an automobile while drunk during the previous year. Nearly 6 percent said they had done it more than once. So how would you feel about a car that can instantly detect whether a driver is drunk and prevent that person from starting the car? You better make up your mind quickly, because scientists are close to perfecting this technology. “We’re five to seven years away from being able to integrate this into cars,” Robert Strassburger, the VP for safety at the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) told the Washington Post. The AAM, an automotive trade... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436750 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:00:23 +0100 4436750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433105&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-link-between-oral-sex-and-head-and-neck-cancer%2F2011.02.03 USA Today published a pretty accurate article regarding the rise of certain head and neck cancers with the increased popularity of oral sex and number of sexual partners. The factor that creates this link is the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is associated with tonsil and tongue cancer. Alcohol and tobacco use is more highly linked with such oral cancers, but HPV does appear to be an independent risk factor. A 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that younger people with head and neck cancers who tested positive for oral HPV infection were more likely to have had multiple vaginal and oral sex partners in their lifetime. Having six or more oral sex partners over a lifetime was associated with a 3.4 times higher risk for oropharyngeal cancer — cancers of the base ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433105 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4433105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419346&cid=t_91809_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFQ4ljECXycw%2F photo: Thinkstock Old Man Winter is one nasty SOB. For those of us living in northern climes, the unrelenting cold is enough to drive us indoors and under our favorite blanket for weeks at a time. We crave starchy comfort foods and curse when the scale dares to reveal our weakness. We’re sleepy, grumpy, dopey, and any number of other traits characterizing the Seven Dwarfs, but fervently hope we don’t act like them by the time spring has actually sprung. Up to 10 million Americans – 75% of them women – also get SAD: Seasonal affective disorder. Some confuse run-of-the-mill winter blues with this subtype of major depressive disorder, but that’s like comparing a paper cut to a severed fingertip, says Dr. Raymond Lam, director of the Mood Disorder Centre at the University of British ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419346 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:05:20 +0100 4419346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411484&cid=t_91809_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Fevidence-based-mental-health-2006-vol-9-no-21%2F This article provides a brief summary of the exisiting literature on the mental health outcomes in childhood, adolescence and early adulthood of those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure, while also highlighting the difficulties with interpreting observational epidemiological data. Filed under: Alcohol, Epidemiology, Long Term Conditions, Maternity and Children, Mental Health, Pregnancy Tagged: Alcohol Consumption, Epidemiological Studies, Interpreting, Mental Health, Prenatal (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411484 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:04:47 +0100 4411484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349703&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhumility-and-surrender%2F Conclusions. The present results suggest that, relative to their more humble counterparts, recovering alcoholics who lack humility (ie., high narcissists) do not have more difficulty surrendering to the idea they are powerless over their drinking problem.However, recovering alcoholics who lack authority-related humility do show a marked lack of faith in the proposition that God offers a viable solution to their alcohol problem.Consequently, they are quite reluctant to surrender their willfulness, and thereby accept help from a Higher Power.Given that faith in the existence, availability or efficacy of a Higher Power is difficult for this subsample of individuals, it seems likely that – in the context of 12-step recovery – deficits in humility may serve to increase a clients vul... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349703 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:44:00 +0100 4349703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331246&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholic-brain-shrinkage%2F Image via WikipediaImaging and Alcoholism: A Window on the BrainThe processes that initiate and maintain alcoholism are regulated by interactions among nerve cells (i.e., neurons) in the brain. These mechanisms interact with emotional, thinking, and social factors to determine an individual’s response to alcohol consumption.Imaging techniques allow scientists to study the link between brain and behavior with minimal risk to the patient. Using imaging, scientists can watch the brain in action as a person performs intellectual tasks, reacts to the environment, or experiences emotions. Data obtained before, during, and after a person has consumed alcohol can be compared and analyzed. Imaging offers the promise of integrating biomedical, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of alcoholism... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331246 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:06:44 +0100 4331246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326902&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-energy-drink%2F2011.01.09 By Scott Gavura, BScPhm, MBA, RPh for Science-Based Medicine My stimulant of choice is coffee. I started drinking it in first-year university, and never looked back. A tiny four-cup coffee maker became my reliable companion right through graduate school. But since I stopped needing to drink a pot at a time, an entirely new category of products has appeared — the energy drink. Targeting students, athletes, and others seeking a mental or physical boost, energy drinks are now an enormous industry: From the first U.S. product sale in 1997, the market size was $4.8 billion by 2008, and continues to grow. (1) My precious coffee effectively has a single therapeutic ingredient, caffeine. Its pharmacology is well documented, and the physiologic effects are understood. The safety data isn’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326902 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:00:48 +0100 4326902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324903&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2F43%2F A follow up study on alcoholics with and without coexisting affective disorder Three-hundred male alcoholics were selected from consecutive admissions to hospital. They were divided into three target populations:primary alcoholics;alcoholics with unipolar affective disorder; andalcoholics with bipolar affective disorder.After three follow-up interviews over a 2-year period after hospital discharge, the three sub- groups reported differences in frequency of mood change, amount of treatment received, and hospital attendance, although there were no clear-cut differences in items associated with their alcoholism.There were, however, some indications that bipolar patients functioned at a better level during the follow-up period, particularly those who were older, had a previous history of longe... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324903 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:56:54 +0100 4324903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322697&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdisruptive-doctors%2F Image via WikipediaDisruptive Docs « The Hazelden Blog.“Although addiction affects the brain in the same way whether you’re a neurosurgeon or a longshoreman, physicians face some unique issues,” says Omar Manejwala, M.D., medical director at Hazelden in Center City.“First and foremost, it’s really, really hard for people who spend their lives treating patients to themselves be patients,” he says. “When you remove alcohol or the drug, the individual can often feel a tremendous sense of shame,” he says.Read moreRelated articlesSurvey finds that many recover from alcoholism (recoveryissexy.com)Disturbing Denial (recoveryissexy.com)Day by Day Recovery (recoveryissexy.com) Share, print or e-mail this articleWomen’s LibidoLegal, but LethalAl-anon Helps Alcoholics TooDepend... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322697 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:18:10 +0100 4322697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318551&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsurvey-finds-that-many-recover-from-alcoholism%2F More than one-third (35.9 percent) of U.S. adults with alcohol dependence (alcoholism) that began more than one year ago are now in full recovery, according to an article in the current issue of Addiction. The fully recovered individuals show symptoms of neither alcohol dependence nor alcohol abuse and either abstain or drink at levels below those known to increase relapse risk. They include roughly equal proportions ofabstainers (18.2 percent) andlow-risk drinkers (17.7 percent).The analysis is based on data from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).One-quarter (25.0 percent) of individuals with alcohol dependence that began more than one year ago now are dependent,27.3 percent are in partial remission (that is, exhibit some ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318551 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:07:22 +0100 4318551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309616&cid=t_91809_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FEvlSbJeYmzg%2F This feature post looks at the graphic hard hitting advertising campaign by the Transport Accident Commision of Victoria, over the past 20years. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309616 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:41:21 +0100 4309616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309856&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F00FLVzxU2do%2F  Study Examines Link Between Stress RelapseA new animal study finds that a stress-related gene and brain chemical may play a role in addiction relapse, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).Researchers from NIAAA and Camerino University in Italy found that rats that showed a preference for alcohol were more sensitive to stress. Those more prone to relapse under stress were examined for genetic patterns that might offer clues to this trait. Researchers found that these rats had higher expression levels of Crhr1, a gene that encodes the stress-related corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRH-R1).”Our findings demonstrate that the Crhr1 genotype and its expression interact with environmental stress to reinstate alcohol-seeking behavior in ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309856 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:57:49 +0100 4309856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309857&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F4YPra4KSVlk%2F This article discusses the effects on the body of chronic alcohol intake, the potential symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, and ways to recognize and treat these symptoms through early assessment and consistent intervention.Alcohol Detox During Hospitalisation - Free downloadRelated articlesHelp an Alcoholic 8 (recoveryissexy.com)Alcohol use by healthcare professionals. (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Alcoholic Liver Disease (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Physical Effects of Alcohol on Women (recoveryissexy.com)Enabling of Alcoholism / Addiction Questionnaire (recoveryissexy.com)Random ArticlesDoes AA Lower Alcohol use by Reducing Depression?Reductions in Drinking for Hep C PatientsAbstinence Seekers More Ready to ChangeAlcoholics can benefit from Al-AnonThank You for Visiting My Blogs (Source: Twelv... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309857 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:10:43 +0100 4309857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343337&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2Fnrodx1JUY8I%2F Alcohol abuse is a personal problem. By the same token, alcohol abuse treatment must be a personal process. The most effective alcohol abuse rehab facilities are those which serve the unique needs of their unique clients. In the end, there’s simply no better way to build a foundation for meaningful and lasting alcohol abuse recovery. You already know that alcohol abuse is a devastating disease. What might not be so obvious, though, is that alcohol abuse rehabilitation really can help to solve the problem. The day you enroll in a personalized alcohol abuse treatment program will be the day you start healing from the inside-out, in a way that will help you remember why you ever believed tomorrow to be a thing worth waking up for. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care abou... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343337 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:40:02 +0100 4343337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294645&cid=t_91809_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E3%2FLxyheIm5N60%2Fcleverest-women-are-heaviest-drinkers.html Not sure if this is the best choice for a headline... This is the original source: Education, alcohol use and abuse among young adults in Britain. Soc Sci Med. 2010 Jul.The findings come from a study carried out at the London School of Economics in which researchers tracked the lives of thousands of 34-year-old women and men, all born in the UK during the same week in 1970.The report states: "The more educated women are, the more likely they are to drink alcohol on most days and to report having problems due to their drinking patterns."The better-educated appear to be the ones who engage the most in problematic patterns of alcohol consumption."They may have more active social lives or work in male-dominated workplaces with a drinking culture. As girls, they may have grown up in middle-clas... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294645 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:58:00 +0100 4294645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343341&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FgC9jN_Jcv0g%2F The best alcohol treatment center is the one that’s most ardently committed to meeting the individual needs of its individual clients. As obvious as that sounds, the unfortunate truth is that many alcohol treatment centers offer the same generic alcohol treatment programs to all of their clients. More often than not, those clients fail to achieve any sort of meaningful or lasting alcohol recovery. It’s not difficult to find an alcohol treatment center in Los Angeles. It is difficult, however, to find an alcohol treatment facility that fully appreciates the importance of personalized care. As you explore the various alcohol treatment clinics available to you, it’s essential that you seek help from experts who will recognize and respect your unique individuality. In the end, there’s ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343341 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:31:16 +0100 4343341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309858&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FFVR8l7VtyuQ%2F A researcher studying the influence of spirituality on sobriety encourages recovering alcoholics to nourish their spiritual needs through praying, taking a course in meditation, or simply walking in the woods.“While people’s actual beliefs don’t seem to change during recovery, the extent [to which] they have spiritual experiences and are open to spirituality in their lives does change,” said Elizabeth Robinson, Ph.D., a research assistant professor at the Addiction Research Center at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry.While anecdotal evidence indicates that spirituality plays a role in alcohol recovery, until recently there were few hard data to prove if and how it impacts sobriety.Now a team of researchers at the University of Michigan Addi... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309858 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:04:08 +0100 4309858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295001&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fphysical-effects-of-alcohol-on-women-3%2F Women’s bodies react differently to alcohol than men’s bodies and this can be explained by biological differences:Women have approximately 10% more fatty tissue and less body water than men. This means that women attain a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) than men for the same volume of alcohol consumed.Women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), an enzyme involved in the metabolism of alcohol. As a result, women experience the effects of alcohol more quickly, and for longer, than men.On average, women weigh less than men and, therefore, have less tissue to absorb alcohol.Women’s hormone levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle and this may affect the rate of alcohol metabolism in the body, causing women to experience higher blood alcohol levels at different poi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295001 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:28:00 +0100 4295001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309859&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FZtcizA2Y0II%2F Nine Elements of Effective Alcohol Treatment for AdolescentsIn evaluating a broad spectrum of treatment programs and approaches, researchers have identified common themes among the treatments that are most effective in helping teens. Drug Strategies, a Washington-based nonprofit research institute that promotes more effective approaches to the nation’s drug problems, found these key elements in an extensive review.http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/resources/resources_show.htm?doc_id=336617&cat_id=989PublisherEnsuring Solutions to Alcohol ProblemsGeorge Washington University Medical CenterWebsite: http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/Random ArticlesCost-Effectiveness of Home Visits for AlcoholismStricter Sobriety Standards for California Health ProfessionalsSPIRITUALITY AND HEALTHAlco... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309859 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:55:07 +0100 4309859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277960&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FgTtkgvW1T7c%2F The alcohol treatment center that’s right for you is the one that cares most deeply about your individual needs. As obvious as that sounds, the unfortunate truth is that many alcohol treatment centers in Los Angeles treat every client the same way. More often that not, these alcohol treatment facilities fail to deliver on the promises they make in their advertising brochures—which means you can’t afford to trust them with your health. Alcoholism is a devastating disease. The good news is that an exclusive alcohol treatment program administered by a private alcohol treatment center really can solve the problem. The catch, of course, is that you have to be informed and intelligent enough to choose the right clinic. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, let t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277960 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:28:33 +0100 4277960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277833&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Falcohol-and-cancer-a-beverage-guide-for-the-holidays%2F2010.12.21 Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center* When you raise your glass at this year’s holiday toast, choose your beverage wisely. Research shows that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of developing cancer, including oral cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer. Yet, other research shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol may protect the body against coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Some evidence even suggests that red wine may help prevent cancer. Researchers are still trying to learn more about how alcohol links to cancer. But, convincing evidence does support the fact that heavy drinking damages cells and contributes to cancer development. Confused? Use our beverage guide to choose a drink with the lowest health risk, and learn your reco... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277833 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:00:35 +0100 4277833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287578&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F4PG0SywWPO8%2F Lifetime exposure to potentially traumatic events in a sample of alcoholic patients in Poland. Recent studies show a high prevalence of traumatic events in samples of patients with a substance use disorder.In the present study, the lifetime exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTE’s) was estimated in a sample of 458 patients recruited at 17 randomly chosen alcohol-dependence treatment units in the public healthcare sector in Poland.Eighty percent of the patients reported a history of at least one potentially traumatic event.Sixty percent of them reported experiencing more than one probable trauma.However, only the patients who experienced physical assault reported worse clinical severity in posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and alcohol-use related symptomatology.The findings confirm t... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287578 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:29:17 +0100 4287578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266271&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F-TuvlWRc5fs%2F Alcohol rehab isn’t easy. On the contrary, alcoholism is a formidable foe, and alcohol rehab programs can only succeed by virtue of formidable effort. In the end, even the most exclusive luxury alcohol rehabs in Los Angeles can’t help clients who refuse to help themselves. If you want your alcohol rehab program to work for you, you’re going to have to work for your alcohol rehab program. None of this is to say that you have to face the challenge of alcohol rehabilitation by yourself. In fact, the support you receive from the caregivers at a private alcohol rehab center will be essential in helping you achieve meaningful and lasting alcohol recovery. But that support can ultimately be only as useful as you make it. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, her... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266271 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:01:58 +0100 4266271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287579&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F7_ZP5JnI2VY%2F CONCLUSIONS: Promoting self-help group involvement appears to improve posttreatment outcomes while reducing the costs of continuing care. Even cost offsets that somewhat diminish over the long term can yield substantial savings.Actively promoting self-help group involvement may therefore be a useful clinical practice for helping addicted patients recover in a time of constrained fiscal resources.Humphreys K, Moos RH. Encouraging posttreatment self-help group involvement to reduce demand for continuing care services: two-year clinical and utilization outcomes. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2007 Jan;31(1):64-8.Random ArticlesDeveloping Willingness to ChangeMedical Training About AA WorksHealing through social and spiritual affiliationBrief-TSF DescriptionAffiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous (Source... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287579 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:04:35 +0100 4287579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266279&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmeetings-spirituality-recovery%2F The effects of spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous on alcohol dependenceNew research shows that attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings may increase spirituality and help decrease frequency and intensity of alcohol useAlcoholics Anonymous is a widely known 12-step program that can help individuals control their dependence on alcohol, and spirituality is a large partA new study shows that spirituality does increase over time, which can lead to better alcohol outcomes and an improved rate of recoveryThese results indicate that spirituality is an important factor in the multi-faceted recovery from an alcohol-use disorderAddictions, whether it is to drugs or alcohol, are a very difficult hurdle for individuals to overcome. But, there are ways to help people with their recovery through 12-step... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266279 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +0100 4266279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253090&cid=t_91809_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F13%2Fjournal-of-public-health-2010-vol-32-no-4%2F This article looks at the increasing trend for adults to consume alcohol at home. The research is based on four focus groups of current drinkers within an economically deprived town in North-West England. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Alcohol, Alcohol Consumption, Public Health, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253090 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:34:46 +0100 4253090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251265&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FJrwTpUaZiPM%2F Alcohol rehabs don’t work miracles. On the contrary, alcoholism is a personal problem, and alcohol rehab can only succeed by virtue of personal effort. The most effective alcohol rehabs are those which help their patients help themselves, by providing them with the support they need to confront their demons and master their urges. Beyond that, the ultimate outcome of an alcohol rehab program depends primarily on the commitment an individual patient is willing to make to it. The practical implication here is that you have to be ready for a fight the day you arrive at an alcohol rehab center. If you want to get sober, you can. If you commit yourself to your alcohol rehabilitation program, you will. But even the most exclusive alcohol rehabs in California can’t heal patients who won’t ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251265 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:52:45 +0100 4251265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287582&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FhX39Ac69zrE%2F In conclusion, compared with individuals who participated only in professional treatment in the first year after they initiated help-seeking, individuals who participated in both treatment and AA were more likely to achieve remission.Individuals who entered treatment but delayed participation in AA did not appear to obtain any additional benefit from AA.Moos, Rudolf H. and Moos, Bernice S.  Paths of entry into Alcoholics Anonymous: Consequences for participation and remission.  Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research 29(10):1858-1868, October 2005.Brief-TSF is designed as adjunctive therapy with AA.Random ArticlesAbstinence Best for AlcoholicsAddiction Professional Reference GuideThe psychiatric management of patients with alcohol dependenceDual dependenceMaking Alcoholi... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287582 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:20:33 +0100 4287582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287583&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F652viuRP4ug%2F Postural sway among abstinent alcoholics can be improved up to a pointExcessive sway during quiet standing is a common and significant consequence of chronic alcoholism, even after prolonged sobriety, and can lead to fall-related injury and even death.A new study of residual postural instability in alcohol-abstinent men and women shows that alcoholics improve with prolonged sobriety, but the improvement may not fully erase the problem of instability.Results will be published in the March 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently available at Early View.“Caricatures depict acutely intoxicated individuals with a stumbling, weaving, wobbly gait,” said Edith V. Sullivan, professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Sta... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287583 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:15:03 +0100 4287583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241953&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FIl6KuBqbNxg%2F Alcohol treatment is never easy. In fact, your alcohol treatment program may well be the most difficult task you ever undertake. But it will also be the most important. The fact of the matter is that alcohol treatment programs save lives. Given the stakes in the fight against alcoholism, it’s hard to imagine that any effort could ever be more worth making. The good news is that you don’t have to face the challenge of alcohol treatment on your own. On the contrary, the support you receive from an alcohol treatment facility will be essential in helping you get where you need to go. The catch, of course, is that you have to be willing to seek help. The day you arrive at a private alcohol treatment center will be the day you start rediscovering the world as you used to know it, and yourse... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241953 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:11:39 +0100 4241953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245608&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FCU2QcXFcum0%2F in Primary Care Settings Michael F. Fleming, M.D., M.P.H. Primary care practitioners are in a unique position to identify patients with potential alcohol problems and intervene when appropriate. Screening, the process by which practitioners can identify at-risk drinkers, can be followed by one-time or repeated short counseling sessions, known as brief interventions, which are designed to help the patient reduce drinking and minimize related problems. Varied levels of screening and brief intervention can be implemented in the primary care setting, depending on patient and physician factors. Although screening and brief intervention are valuable tools, they are underutilized in primary care practices. Strategies that may help increase physicians’ use of these techniques in the primary... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245608 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:54:29 +0100 4245608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237903&cid=t_91809_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FLQZNCCNQzfU%2F UCEM's Professor Stickler presents the first UCEM video learning module to assist the acquisition of core skills by UCEM fondling members. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237903 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:32:37 +0100 4237903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245609&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FStQOf6irHMM%2F Alcoholism is a diagnosable disease similar to other chronic, relapsing conditions such as asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure. All of these illnesses: Have strong genetic and behavioral components Can be identified with reliable diagnostic methods Can be effectively managed with behavior change and medication Show similar patterns of symptom control and relapse Yet we continue to deal with alcoholism as a social problem more often than as a health issue, primarily because of the stigma, or social disapproval, that accompanies addiction to any drug. As a result, too few people get the treatment they need. This drives up alcohol-related health care costs, disrupts families, cuts productivity in the workplace and threatens the safety of our communities. Recent advances in neuroscienc... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245609 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:10:38 +0100 4245609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253457&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FfdFyZa5Rz4M%2F • “If I could have stayed cool, I’d still be drinking. Very quickly, though, I started getting into trouble. Going to sixth grade got in the way of my life, which consisted of getting drunk as much as possible.” [After rehab] “I was going to A.A. meetings. Everyone was older, even most of the kids at the young people meetings. But I found that alcoholics understand other alcoholics. . . . Regardless of how young or old or ‘special’ I am, in A.A. I’m just a drunk.” Tina, who joined A.A. at 13• “I loved drinking and was as addicted to the lies, the shady people and places as I was to the alcohol. My grades suffered until I stopped going to school altogether. . . . I found myself in places without any idea of how I had gotten there. I overdosed on alcohol.” Since comin... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253457 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:37:34 +0100 4253457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230316&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FJhiDq173BEk%2F Alcoholism is a personal problem. Alcohol rehabilitation, in turn, must be a personal process. The only effective alcohol rehabilitation programs are those designed to meet the unique individual needs of unique individual patients. In the end, there’s simply no other way for private alcohol rehabilitation centers to ensure the long-term health of their clients. There are many alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Los Angeles. Some of them provide personalized alcohol rehab programs to their patients. Some of them treat every patient in more or less the same way. As should go without saying, you can’t afford to trust your health to an institution in the latter group. Successful alcohol rehabilitation will literally change your life. Here’s hoping that you’ll be wise enough to find t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230316 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:32:14 +0100 4230316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230161&cid=t_91809_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-street-economics-of-drug-abuse%2F2010.12.04 I’ve discovered over the years that I really like economics. I never took an econ class in my entire life, since I was pretty focused on the life sciences, but I’ve picked up a fair amount informally over the years. Fortunately I have a strong background in statistics and math, and I’ve done a lot of reading on economics. I wouldn’t say that I have any special level of understanding or credibility on the topic. Perhaps it should be noted that my wife took away the checkbook for good reason. But I enjoy it as a topic, as something to read about and a powerful tool for understanding how the world works. One consequence of being an ER doc is that you are pretty close to “the street,” and I don’t mean Wall Street. I mean the folks living and scroungi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230161 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4230161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245610&cid=t_91809_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FST_9NgWX_fY%2F as Adults Women who were physically or sexually abused as children are more likely to abuse alcohol or be alcohol-dependent (alcoholic) as adults, according to a recent study. HealthDay News reported Nov. 22 that researchers used a sample of 3,680 women taken from the 2005 U.S. National Alcohol Survey. They correlated eight measures for past-year and lifetime alcohol use with the women’s reports of physical and sexual abuse in childhood.  "The take-home message is across a range of alcohol consumption patterns, child abuse is consistently associated with alcohol abuse," said lead researcher, E. Anne Lown, DrPH, of the Alcohol Research Group. "All of my measures found that association." Investigators controlled for a variety of factors, including education... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245610 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:03:35 +0100 4245610