Tanorexic: Signs and symptoms of addiction to indoor tanning
Researchers at the University at Albany, State University of New York report the prevalence of addiction to indoor tanning among...
Mindfulness meditation for substance abuse
Relapse is common in substance use disorders, even among treated individuals. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, in Madison reviewed...
What we know about mindfulness meditation in substance use disorders
Substance use disorders refer to conditions arising from the abuse of alcohol and psychoactive drugs. Researchers from the University of...
Auricular acupuncture during opiate detoxification
 Researchers from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK set about to determine whether auricular acupuncture leads to less...
The value of CBT in children and adolescence
Prof. Craig Whittington from the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health in London has reviewed the value of cognitive behavioral...
The value of music therapy for substance abuse treatment
According to researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia, music therapy is a promising approach to improving engagement in...
Where is the evidence for acupuncture to treat substance abuse?
The article starts by asserting, “There is increasing clinical acceptance of acupuncture as a treatment of substance-related disorders.” That’s why...
Using omega-3 fatty acids to treat anxiety in substance abusers
These researchers observed an association between anxiety disorders and substance abuse. They also observed that substance abusers tend to have...
Cannabis and the risk of panic attacks
Cannabis (marijuana) dependence is associated with an increased risk of panic attacks. More than 4000 Colorado adults participated in a...
Study disputes the role of marijuana on subsequent drug abuse
The “gateway theory” says that each type of drug is associated with certain specific risk factors that can lead to...
Trying to document the effects of Johrei
Johrei (pronounced Jo-ray) is a non-touch healing method similar to reiki. It involves channeling of “universal healing energy” to influence...