Depression in Polydrug Users Addiction, Articles>Drug Addiction, Articles>Mental Health, Depression, Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNFebruary 5, 2020A team of researchers from the University of Hawaii assessed the impact of cigarette smoking and caffeine intake on the mental health of people who participate in polysubstance abuse, concluding that caffeine use, in particular, can have a substantially negative mental health impact on these individuals. Polysubstance abuse and polydrug abuse are two terms that…
Cocaine Use Plummets With Combined Psychotherapeutic Approaches Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 3, 2016Combining cognitive behavioral therapy and prize-based contingency management produces substantial benefits for cocaine program participants, a study finds. Cocaine addiction is a fairly common form of substance addiction that unfortunately does not respond consistently to any type of medication-based treatment. For this reason, cocaine-centered treatment programs typically rely on at least one form of psychotherapy…
Cocaine Laced With Animal De-Wormer Ups Addiction Potential Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNSeptember 30, 2015A common and potentially toxic additive called levamisole increases the addiction potential of cocaine by making the stimulant drug more rewarding to the brain, research from the Temple University School of Medicine indicates.
What Is Marijuana Wax? Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNNovember 6, 2014Wax is the most potent form of cannabis available today. The drug first appeared in California but has rapidly spread across the country over the past decade. Named for its waxy consistency, marijuana wax is extremely concentrated and offers an intense high that can take even experienced users by surprise. While wax (or cannabis concentrate)…
Addiction in the Elderly Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNOctober 9, 2014When most people think of an alcoholic or drug addict, they probably don’t think of an elderly person. The term “alcoholic” typically calls to mind a skid row bum sipping from a brown paper bag under a bridge or on a park bench, or a middle-aged person staggering out of a bar. The term “drug…
Yes, Marijuana Really Can Be Addictive Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNSeptember 27, 2014Marijuana has a puzzling reputation. Many people believe that recreational marijuana use should be legalized, and that medical marijuana should have widespread availability. Yet marijuana remains illegal in most countries, including the United States, and the idea of legalization has many firm opponents.
Drug and Gambling Addictions Linked to Embezzlement Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNAugust 28, 2014A corporate intelligence and security consulting firm that conducted a five year study that tied embezzlement to gambling and a desire to live a lavish lifestyle. Anecdotal evidence suggests drug addiction also plays a factor. The Marquet Report on Embezzlement looked into 528 cases involving $100,000 or more in reported losses. In 2012 the average…
Addiction in the Jewish Community Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNAugust 17, 2014Addiction is a disease that knows no cultural, religious or socioeconomic boundaries. Anyone is capable of becoming addicted to alcohol, prescription pills or illegal drugs. Long a subject of denial in the Jewish community, addiction is being forced to the forefront of discussion.
Impulsive Young Teens More Likely to Drink Heavily as Adults Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 20, 2013Impulsivity is the term mental health professionals use to describe a personality trait that centers on a habit of acting without giving due consideration to the consequences of one’s choices. Current research links unusually high levels of this trait to increased risks for a number of serious problems, including suicidal behavior and morbid obesity. In…
Cyberbullying Can Lead to Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 1, 2013Cyberbullying is a term used to describe bullying behaviors that take place through various types of modern communications technologies rather than in person. While these behaviors largely mimic face-to-face bullying behaviors, they can potentially have a much broader reach and involve harsher bullying tactics. According to the results of a study published in 2010 in…
