Sibling Brain Abnormalities May Hold Key to Addiction

An abnormality that makes it more difficult to exercise self-control has been identified in the brains of drug addicts, as well as their siblings who have no history of addiction. Researchers at the University of Cambridge scanned the brains of 50 pair...

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New editorial offers clarity on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology

A new editorial released this week offers clarity and structure on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology for prescribers, users and regulators. "Through a glass darkly: can we improve clarity about mechanism and aims of medications in d...

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Rangers’ Hamilton sorry for alcohol relapse

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction, acknowledged he had consumed alcohol this week and apologized in a press conference at the Ballpark in Arlington.

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Duchess Kate visits addiction rehab center

The duchess, who accepted her honorary patronages in January, started her duties by visiting a drug and alcohol rehab center

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Flashback: How Rangers’ Josh Hamilton tries to recover from drug, alcohol addiction

On the chilly morning of Jan. 22, 2009, when everything else in her life seemed to be working out perfectly, Katie Hamilton received a phone call at her home outside Raleigh, N.C.

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Making sense of addiction terminology

( SAGE Publications ) A new editorial released this week offers clarity and structure on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology for prescribers, users and regulators.

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Journey Healing Centers Raises Red Flags over New Super Painkiller Zohydro

With approximately 7 million Americans admitting to the non-medical use of prescription painkillers during the past month (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Journey Healing Centers (private drug and alcohol treatment centers) is raising re...

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Turning Point Centers Attains Accreditation From The Joint Commission

Utah rehab center can now accept insurance policies for drug and alcohol rehab treatment. The Accreditation also ensures that Turning Point meets or exceeds patient care and quality standards.(PRWeb February 01, 2012)Read the full story at

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Narconon Eastern US Drug Rehab Executives Attend International Narconon Conference

Narconon Eastern US Drug Rehab Executives join other Continental Office Executives from around the world at the annual International Narconon Conference celebrating record growth, held in Los Angeles.(PRWeb February 02, 2012)Read the full story at

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Drug addiction ‘may be hereditary’ as siblings have brain abnormality which makes self-control difficult

Research from the University of Cambridge found that drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features of the brain, meaning it may be hard-wired for addictive behaviour.

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