Addiction News & Trends

March 1, 2019 Can Our Surroundings Fuel Addiction? MEDICAL NEWS TODAY (02/28) – New research in the journal Learning and Memory explores the impact of environmental cues on addiction. The findings could enhance the process of recovering from addiction. Read more The Alcohol Crisis In America Has Been Overshadowed By Opioids, But Can No Longer Be Ignored FORBES (02/23) – When talking about drug abuse and drug-related death in the U.S., most conversations and statistics do not include alcohol. Although alcohol is classified as a depressant, the amount consumed and type of alcohol determine the outcome and thus, most individuals think of it as separate from other drugs. But that doesn’t change the impact that alcohol has on the body, the mind, or the shocking statistics of abuse and death that are attributed to alcohol use and abuse. Read more State to Participate in Pilot Program Rating Addiction Treatment MASS LIVE (02/18) – The commonwealth will participate in the development of a national pilot rating system designed to measure quality in addiction treatment programs, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Read more Drivers Using Prescription Opioids Twice as Likely to Trigger a Fatal Crash, Study Finds WASHINGTON POST (02/15) – Using opioids appears to double the risk that a driver will trigger a fatal crash, regardless of whether alcohol is in the mix, a new study by researchers at Columbia University has found. Read more Shaheen Bill Would Slap Fees on E-Cigarette Makers NEW HAVEN REGISTER (02/28) – New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has introduced a bill that would place a fee on e-cigarette manufacturers to help finance the Food and Drug Administration's efforts to regulate the products that are especially popular with underage users. Read more Ohio Rule Changes Spark Debate About Addiction Treatment DAYTON DAILY NEWS (02/25) – [...] The Ohio medical board proposed new rules late last year for doctors prescribing buprenorphine — one of the three FDA-approved drugs for treating opioid use disorder, also called Suboxone. The state already requires patients receiving Suboxone to get counseling. The proposed rules specify what type of counseling or therapy qualifies. Several doctors have raised issues with the requirement to get counseling, saying it isn’t medically necessary and limits the number of doctors offering MAT and number of patients getting help. Read more Amid Opioid Crisis, Google Maps Will Show Where to Dispose Drugs CNN (02/21) – Google Maps is taking steps to help combat the opioid epidemic. On Thursday, the company said it would begin showing people where to discard unneeded medications, at places such as local pharmacies, hospitals and government buildings. Read more Many Middle-Aged Women Unaware of Link Between Breast Cancer and Alcohol HEALTHLINE (02/20) – There’s a link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk. And the risk of breast cancer increases with age. However, some middle-aged women are disregarding this risk and others may not be fully aware of its significance, according to a new study. Read more Prevalence of Asthma in Chronic Opioid Users Receiving Acute Care in an Inner City, Municipal New York Hospital (Abstract) THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (02/2019) – The effects of opioid use on respiratory conditions are mixed – while licit opiates help with cough and the dyspnea of heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, illicit opiates may exacerbate asthma. We hypothesized that there would be an increased prevalence of asthma in patients with chronic opioid dependence. Read more Doctors Have Been Prescribing Fentanyl to the Wrong Patients: Study NEW YORK POST (02/21) – Prescription fentanyl, a highly potent and immediate-release drug meant for people with advanced cancer who have been on an opioid treatment, has been inappropriately prescribed to people who did not meet the criteria, says a new study by Johns Hopkins University researchers. Read more Online Programs Designed for You Boasting renowned faculty, specialized electives and innovative curriculum, Drexel’s online graduate, bachelor’s and certificate programs in Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling will prepare you to apply evidence-based practices to meet the needs of an ever-growing population of people experiencing drug and alcohol use disorders and behavioral (process) addictions.  Learn More! Klobuchar: Drug Companies Should Pay for Opioid Treatment CNN (02/19) – Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talks about the opioid crisis during a CNN Town Hall and says drug companies should be responsible for funding treatment for addiction. Read more EMT Will Make House Calls to Help NH Drug Users Find Recovery UNION LEADER (02/19) – [...] A new program allows communities to set up what some are calling “mobile Safe Stations,” a nod to the successful programs in Nashua and Manchester that encourage individuals to walk into any fire station and ask for help with substance use disorders. Read more Kratom Exposures Reported to United States Poison Control Centers: 2011–2017 JOURNAL OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY (02/20) – Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia that has gained national attention in the United States for its increased use in the self-management of opioid withdrawal and pain, as well as for concerns about its safety. Read more Why use SASSI screening questionnaires: - Identifies SUD – even when someone is reluctant to self-disclose. - Accurately identifies individuals likely to be abusing prescription medications. - Screens for multiple levels of severity. - Distinguishes likely SUD from other psychological disorders. - Useful in developing treatment plans and goals. - Available for adults, adolescents, and special populations. TRAINING AVAILABLE - NAADAC CEUs Men’s Porn Habits May Fuel Partner’s Eating Disorders PSYCH CENTRAL (02/16) – New research suggests that a woman whose partner regularly watches pornography is more likely to report symptoms of an eating disorder, such as extreme guilt about eating, preoccupation with body fat, binging, or purging. Read more Georgia House Passes Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users FOX 24 (02/26) – Drug users in Georgia could soon have legal access to clean needles in exchange for ones they've used. Georgia's House of Representatives passed House Bill 217 on Monday, and it would allow "registered syringe services" programs to exchange needles for drug users. Read more Membership Status Membership Expiration Date: Not a Member If you are not a current member, Join Now! Membership Benefits Disclaimer: The Addiction & Recovery eNews is a news service for the addiction profession which aims to give wide coverage to news and to the variety of views and opinions on all aspects of the subjects that are of interest to the profession. NAADAC does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, and neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data. Table of Contents - Can Our Surroundings Fuel Addiction? - The Alcohol Crisis In America Has Been Overshadowed By Opioids, But Can No Longer Be Ignored - State to Participate in Pilot Program Rating Addiction Treatment - Drivers Using Prescription Opioids Twice as Likely to Trigger a Fatal Crash, Study Finds - Shaheen Bill Would Slap Fees on E-Cigarette Makers - Ohio Rule Changes Spark Debate About Addiction Treatment - Amid Opioid Crisis, Google Maps Will Show Where to Dispose Drugs - Many Middle-Aged Women Unaware of Link Between Breast Cancer and Alcohol - Prevalence of Asthma in Chronic Opioid Users Receiving Acute Care in an Inner City, Municipal New York Hospital (Abstract) - Doctors Have Been Prescribing Fentanyl to the Wrong Patients: Study - Klobuchar: Drug Companies Should Pay for Opioid Treatment - EMT Will Make House Calls to Help NH Drug Users Find Recovery - Kratom Exposures Reported to United States Poison Control Centers: 2011–2017 - Men’s Porn Habits May Fuel Partner’s Eating Disorders - Georgia House Passes Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

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This Guy Wrote a Breakup Letter to Alcohol - And It's Basically My Life

Click here for a full list of Sober Nation's Treatment Resources Last night we sat down with Jason Hyland. Jason is a motivational speaker, author, and regular contributor on Sober Nation. In this episode we talk about reacting vs responding in recovery, how the power of positive thinking can transform you, and how a breakup letter to alcohol got Jason where he is today. Check out more, here. Watch the interview, here. Buy Jason's book, here. Advertise on Sober Nation Sign up to be listed as a featured treatment listing Buy a sponsored article Sponsor this newsletter. Contact me on this form. Thanks everyone, Stay sober. Reach out. Ask for help! Sober Nation "Putting Recovery on the Map"

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As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Jimmie Hale Mission is proud to present Steve Green in concert for one night only at Gardendale First Baptist Church on March 15th. Doors open at 6 p.m. with entertainment beginning at 7. Please register for your FREE  tickets in advance through our event page HERE. An offering to support the Mission will be accepted during the concert. If you have any questions, please call us at (205) 323-5878. Location: Gardendale First Baptist Church 316 Mountain Crest Parkway Gardendale, AL 35071

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Beyond Addiction: Jodie Sweetin on Acting, Social Media, and the Gifts of Sobriety | The Fix

Beyond Addiction: Jodie Sweetin on Acting, Social Media, and the Gifts of Sobriety | The Fix: Whether it’s daily prayer and meditation, working with sponsees or just staying connected to my sober family, I know that it’s only because of how hard I’ve worked in my recovery that I get to have the life that I have today.

Lady Gaga Disappoints Fans by Failing to Address Mental Health Triggers in "A Star Is Born" | The Fix

Lady Gaga Disappoints Fans by Failing to Address Mental Health Triggers in "A Star Is Born" | The Fix: Lady Gaga has worked tirelessly to help people with mental health problems, sharing her own struggles with debilitating depression. So why hasn't she addressed the very real and dangerous depressive and suicidal triggers in the film?

Pregnant and Scared to Get Treatment: When Conception Meets Addiction | The Fix

Pregnant and Scared to Get Treatment: When Conception Meets Addiction | The Fix: If one needs proof that addiction is a disease and not a moral failing, look into the eyes of a woman who knows her behavior is harming her baby but still can’t stop.

12 Companies That Hire Felons in 2019 | The Fix

12 Companies That Hire Felons in 2019 | The Fix: You have a felony record. While this may make finding employment more difficult, it is possible. When it comes to finding a job as an ex-convict, you are going to pass through a lot of challenges. Most of the employers of labor today are interested in doing background checks on those they want to hire. Background checks usually divulge criminal background of an applicant, if any. For the record, most company will at any day prefer an applicant with clean record over a one with a questionable past. However, there is light at the end of tunnel.

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