Negative Outlook on Past Increases Risk for Substance Abuse Articles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 14, 2015New findings from an American research team indicate that the amount and type of emphasis you place on the past, present or future can significantly influence your chances of experiencing diagnosable substance problems or other harmful outcomes of substance use.
Injection Drug Users Who Also Abuse Stimulants at High Suicide Risk Articles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchFebruary 8, 2015People who inject drugs have a particularly high risk of suicide when they also use stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines, a team of Canadian researchers says. Injection drug users have relatively strong chances of developing diagnosable problems with substance abuse/addiction. They also have elevated chances of making suicide attempts and actually committing suicide. In…
Small DNA Variations Play Big Role in Risk for Substance Problems Articles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchFebruary 6, 2015Researchers have conclusively determined that much of any given person’s chances of developing problems with substance abuse or substance addiction are genetically based. However, no one fully understands all of the genetic factors that increase or decrease the odds of experiencing these problems. In a study published in late 2014 in the journal Addiction, a…
Gambling Disorder, Alcoholism Feature Similar Impulsive Behaviors Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchDecember 4, 2014Alcoholism and gambling disorder are well-defined examples of two recognized forms of addiction: substance addiction and non-substance-based behavioral addiction. Impulsive behavior is typically viewed as a core characteristic of both forms of addiction, although the specific types of impulsivity present may vary. In a study published in June 2014 in the journal Addictive Behaviors, a…
Ending the Nightmare of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJuly 24, 2013The symptoms of PTSD are painful and terrifying. Whether the original traumatic event was a single horrible incident (a natural disaster or a car accident, for example) or a daily life colored by chronic trauma (domestic violence or living in a war zone), when a person develops PTSD, the suffering is profound. Medications may be…
