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Articles from October 2010

• More elderly adults suffering from addiction

  Approximately 3 million Americans aged 60 or older have an alcohol dependency that requires them to use the substance to function normally, according to Treatment Centers. more...

• Single mom shares experience with bipolar experience

  An undiagnosed disorder may provoke an individual to turn to substance abuse to cope with the symptoms. more...

• Sutton speaks out about painkiller addiction

  In 2008, more than 15 million Americans had taken a prescription drug for nonmedical purposes at least once, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. more...

• High school principal shares son's tale of addiction

  In 2008, the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that more than 15 million Americans had taken a prescription drug for nonmedical purposes at least once within the year. more...

• Rehab facility promotes local campaign against drugs

  Drug abuse can be linked to nearly half of all crimes in the U.S. each year, according to Drug Addiction Support. more...

• Klein returns to work after completing rehab

  More than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to alcohol abuse every year, according to Alcohol Addiction Info. more...

• Mother hopes to reach out with son's bipolar disorder story

  Nearly 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. more...

• More companies testing employees for prescription drugs

  Nearly 15 million Americans aged 12 or older abused prescription medications in 2008, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. more...

• New drugs may help alcoholics detoxify, stay sober

  Rehabilitation facilities can provide individuals with the resources they need to detoxify, but experts now say that quitting cold turkey may not be enough. more...

• Rehabilitation program helps six addicts get clean

  More than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to alcohol abuse each year, according to Alcohol Addiction Info. Rehabilitation facilities can help alcoholics detoxify, but for people who wait too long to face their addiction, it can be too late. more...

• Grassley targets doctors prescribing high doses of painkillers

  Many doctors find it difficult to prescribe high dosages of painkillers to patients because many of them are highly addictive. more...

• Former addicts' stories can influence future generations

  Substance abuse programs for youth can help individuals detoxify, but addiction survivors who share their stories can also make a difference. more...

• Experts say Chilean miners have low risk of developing PTSD

  If left untreated, it may lead to a mental illness or substance abuse. Rehabilitation facilities can help affected people detoxify and manage their PTSD. more...

• Researchers getting closer to finding bipolar gene

  Rehabilitation facilities can provide individuals with the help they need to live healthier lives. more...

• CYP2E1 gene may be linked to alcoholism

  Nearly 14 million Americans suffer from alcoholism, according to Treatment-Centers.net. Rehabilitation facilities provide treatment options for individuals suffering from this disease, but a newly-discovered gene may provide doctors with more insight into how it develops. more...

• New brain model may help researchers understand schizophrenia

  Nearly 3.2 Americans suffer from schizophrenia, a significant mental disorder, according to MentalHelp.net. more...

• VA says claims processing will become easier for individuals with PTSD

  Drug rehabilitation centers can provide care to individuals suffering from PTSD and its repercussions. more...

• Rapper Eminem opens up about drug addiction, substance abuse

  As substance abuse remains a growing concern, even celebrities have been affected by the negative repercussions of using drugs. more...

• Researchers discover new gene linked to depression

  Mental illness can make individuals more prone to drug and alcohol abuse. more...

• Monterey county receives funding to fight drug addiction

  In 2006, there were more than 1.7 million hospital visits related to illicit drug use in the U.S., according to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). more...

• Greater understanding of bipolar disorder can help affected individuals

  More than five million Americans are affected by bipolar disorder every year, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Mental illness, such as bipolar, has also been linked to drug abuse and suicide. more...

• Study shows alcohol intake increases when students study abroad

  Young adults are bound to party during their college years, but new research from the University of Washington (UW) suggests that studying abroad can do more harm than good to students' health more...

• CDC says Southerners more likely to suffer from depression

  New data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently revealed that while 9 percent of Americans suffer from depression, the illness is more common in the South. more...

• More teens suffering from substance abuse, addiction

  Nearly 11 million teens and young adults in the U.S. are suffering from alcohol or drug related problems, according to The Partnership at Drugfree.org. more...

• Outreach programs may help steer teens away from drugs

  In 2008, there were approximately 8.8 million drug-related hospital visits in the U.S., according to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). As addiction remains a growing problem for Americans, drug rehabilitation facilities and substance abuse programs have become a crucial means of treatment. more...

• Alcohol rehabilitation centers offer assistance for college students

  College students are notorious for partying. When it comes to drinking, many take it to the next level, posing a threat to their own health and the individuals around them. more...

• AstraZeneca to promote depression education and awareness

  Nearly 10 percent of the total adult population in the U.S. has symptoms of depression, according to DepressionStatistics.org. more...

• More teens abusing illicit drugs

  Substance abuse among teenagers is not uncommon, which means that the potential for addiction runs high. more...

• Omeros receives grant for research on addiction treatments

  As substance abuse remains a consistent problem across the country, there is a growing demand for rehabilitation facilities and treatment centers. more...

• Local town fights off addiction among teens

  Heroin is a highly addictive drug, and rehabilitation centers can provide individuals with the help they need to detoxify and turn their lives around. more...

• Drug rehabilitation centers may help prevent suicides

  More than 34,000 Americans take their own lives annually, according to the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says that approximately 26 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from a mental illness, such as depression. more...

• Adolescents valued by their families less likely to face depression, drug addiction

  Improving the mental health of adolescents may be as simple as appreciating their role in a family, according to a new study released by Child and Adolescent Mental Health. more...

• Seasonal Affective Disorder becoming more common across the U.S.

  For some individuals, the changing seasons may mean more than just hats and scarves. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, has been linked to a lack of sunlight. more...

• Substance abuse centers have many options for teens

  The Out of the Dark Coalition has announced that youth group representatives will be visiting Jonesboro High School to encourage kids to stay drug free, KAIT-8 in Arkansas reports more...

• Kullman, Kennedy work together to eradicate stigma attached to bipolar

  Marc Kullman, the co-founder of the National Bipolar Foundation (NBF), has joined Congressman Patrick Kennedy (R-R.I.) in an effort to reduce the stigma attached to individuals with bipolar disorder. more...

• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids praises President Obama and Congress

  The president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Matthew Myers, said this week that the 111th Congress and President Barack Obama deserve praise for the work they have done to steer children away from tobacco use. more...

• Poster contest aims to promote alcohol addiction awareness

  Annually, more than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to alcohol abuse, according to Alcohol Addiction Info. Alcoholism is a disease for which a number of individuals seek treatment at drug rehabilitation centers across the country. more...

• CDC: Number of depressed Americans on the rise

  CDC: Number of depressed Americans on the rise more...

• Report: Depression linked to employment status

  Report: Depression linked to employment status more...