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    • Posted on December 8, 2012 at 12:50 pm by Sparrow Last modified by Sparrow on December 8, 2012 at 11:03 pm.

    Mutual-help Helps
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    A 3-year study of addiction mutual-help group participation following intensive outpatient treatment BACKGROUND: Addiction-focused mutual-help group participation is associated with better substance use disorder (SUD) treatment outcomes. However, little has been documented regarding which types of mutual-help organizations patients attend, what levels of participation may be beneficial, and which patients, in particular, are more or …∞

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    Posted on August 10, 2012 at 12:36 am by Sparrow

    Sexual Abuse & Alcoholism
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    The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ presentation and course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Assessments evaluated socio-demographic and psychiatric characteristics, addiction severity, and physical and/or sexual abuse histories. Upon entering treatment, 23% …∞

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    Posted on July 20, 2012 at 4:54 pm by Sparrow

    A Quarter of Alcoholics / Addicts Experience Sexual Abuse
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    Patients with a sexual abuse history had higher rates of psychological problems,

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    Posted on July 12, 2012 at 1:30 pm by Sparrow

    Pathologic Skin Picking
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    Pathologic skin picking (PSP) is characterized by the repetitive and compulsive picking of skin which results in tissue damage. We sought to examine the evidence supporting the school of thought, and biological links between PSP and substance use disorders. A review of the literature examining clinical presentation, comorbid psychiatric conditions, and treatment studies was used …∞

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    Posted on September 19, 2011 at 1:55 am by Sparrow

    New Definition, Addiction is a Chronic Brain Disease
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    Addiction is a chronic brain disease, not just bad behavior or bad choices The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has released a new definition of addiction highlighting that addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex. This the first time ASAM has …∞

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    Posted on June 27, 2010 at 2:26 am by Sparrow

    AA & NA Work for Teens Too
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    Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous benefit adolescents who attend

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    Posted on February 12, 2010 at 3:49 am by Sparrow and modified on February 12, 2010 at 3:55 am.

    Sexual Abuse
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    Sexual abuse of alcoholics and addicts entering treatment The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ presentation and course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Assessments evaluated socio-demographic and psychiatric characteristics, addiction severity, and physical …∞

    Posted in Addictions, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Codependency, Family, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Sexuality, Treatment and tagged , , , . Use this permalink for a bookmark.

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