Archive for the 'Substance Abuse' Category
Mindfulness meditation for substance abuse
Friday, December 10th, 2010What we know about mindfulness meditation in substance use disorders
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Auricular acupuncture during opiate detoxification
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009The value of CBT in children and adolescence
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008The value of music therapy for substance abuse treatment
Sunday, February 17th, 2008Where is the evidence for acupuncture to treat substance abuse?
Sunday, November 4th, 2007 The article starts by asserting, “There is increasing clinical acceptance of acupuncture as a treatment of substance-related disorders.” That’s why these researchers compared it to — of all things — “aromatherapy in reducing the duration and severity of symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.”
But where’s the evidence?
Using omega-3 fatty acids to treat anxiety in substance abusers
Friday, February 9th, 2007Cannabis and the risk of panic attacks
Friday, December 22nd, 2006Study disputes the role of marijuana on subsequent drug abuse
Saturday, December 9th, 2006 The “gateway theory” says that each type of drug is associated with certain specific risk factors that can lead to subsequent drug abuse. For example, cigarettes or alcohol lead to marijuana, which leads to cocaine, etc.
A study by Dr. Ralph Tarter from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that environmental factors have a stronger influence on which type of substance is used. For example, if it’s easier for a teens to get marijuana than beer, then they will be more likely to smoke pot.
Trying to document the effects of Johrei
Friday, September 15th, 2006 Johrei (pronounced Jo-ray) is a non-touch healing method similar to reiki. It involves channeling of “universal healing energy” to influence the health of another person. Three studies in the past 15 months have attempted to correlate subjective changes with other objective outcomes.
Here’s a quick review.