Memory ‘trick’ relieves drug cravings

April 13, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 1 Comment

We've previously posted about the use of medications like propranolol to interfere with memory reconsolidation and reduce the power of addicts' neurological triggers to get high. Chinese researchers are experimenting with non-pharmaceutical approaches to using memory reconsolidation to reduce craving: Addicts tend to associate a drug's effects with drug-taking equipment and a certain environment, which can make … Continue reading Memory ‘trick’ relieves drug cravings

Treating depression and substance use: no significant difference from control

February 6, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Another study finds treatment as usual to be just as effective as specialized CBT: Few integrated substance use and depression treatments have been developed for delivery in outpatient substance abuse treatment settings. To meet the call for more “transportable” interventions, we conducted a pilot study to test a group cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression and … Continue reading Treating depression and substance use: no significant difference from control

Love First!

February 3, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Our friends at Love First recently launched a major overhaul of their website. I has articles and a large collection of free videos for families who are concerned about loved ones. It's our top site for families asking questions about how to help a loved on with a drug or alcohol problem. Check it out … Continue reading Love First!

Primary care is good for recovery

February 2, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Primary care visits are associated with better recovery outcomes: A yearly primary care visit was also positively associated with remission (OR, 1.39), as was continuing care (OR, 2.34), defined as: having at least 1 yearly primary care visit, completing substance abuse treatment or receiving further treatment, receiving alcohol or drug treatment when the alcohol or … Continue reading Primary care is good for recovery

Drug problems and domestic violence screening

September 13, 2010February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

This study found that patients with diagnoses related to alcohol and other drug problems were MUCH less likely to be screened for interpersonal violence. Why is that?