When tolerance to drugs and alcohol builds, users up the amount they take to feel the same effects. But what if this tolerance suddenly disappeared? We examine how situational factors affect tolerance and what this means for overdose risk. Sharelines Evidence shows that many cases of so-called ‘overdose’ are not due to excessive levels of drugs […]
Compulsive sexuality failed to make it into the new edition of the DSM (the psychiatrists’ bible) in 2013, despite significant attempts by many heavyweight experts in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and medicine to have it included alongside problematic...
While sex addiction has yet to be officially classified as a “real” addiction, new brain research shows that sex can indeed affect the brain in the same way as drug and alcohol - leading to addiction. When you think of too much of a good thing, sex is probably not the...
With millions of people around the world suffering from the disease of addiction, finding proper treatment is a major public health concern. But which methods really do work best? With the WHO estimating the number of people with a drug abuse problem to be at least...
What if there were a medication that could significantly aid alcoholics in their recovery? Recently there has been renewed attention given to two such medications. A New York Times article reported that naltrexone and acamprosate can be used to reduce cravings for...
Overdosing on prescription painkillers has become increasingly more common over the last few years. But where does the fault lie? On the patient? Or the doctor who over-prescribed the pills? “Above all, they do no harm.” Every doctor swears to abide by the Hippocratic...
Binge drinking is socially acceptable in many countries around the world. However, new research shows that even one session of binge drinking can have serious negative health effects. New research suggests that just a single episode of binge drinking contributes to...
If you are an addict, will your children and loved ones suffer from addiction as well? Both genetics and environmental factors play a part in addiction. How is your family affected? Addiction researchers now have strong evidence for the genetic basis of addiction....
Are you in a management position? Do you think that one of your employees might have an addiction problem? Find out what to do about it here. What can employers do when their employees have a substance or alcohol addiction? Addiction does not only affect personal...