Studies suggest that synthetic cannabinoids may be linked to an increase in risky behavior, for example engaging in violent actions or practicing unsafe sex. If you are struggling with cannabinoid use, synthetic or not, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/03/13/Cannabinoids031317
Energy drinks are a popular choice for influential adolescents; in fact, the CDC reports that 34% of all 18-24 year olds consume this type of beverage. This poses an issue because this is an age at which alcohol often becomes an issue, and when energy drinks and alcohol are mixed together there is a three-fold increase in the risk of excessive binge drinking. This combination can cause serious health problems and may have long-term consequences for the drinker. Popular energy drinks on the market contain a combination of sugar, multivitamins, amino acids and caffeine. The average amount of caffeine in …
According to a recent study set to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session, marijuana use may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Cannabis receptors are present on heart muscle cells involved with contractility, or squeezing ability, which suggests one potential mechanism by which marijuana could be affecting the cardiovascular system. If you are struggling with marijuana use, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2017/03/09/14/05/marijuana-use-associated-with-increased-risk-of-stroke-heart-failure
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that giving buprenorphine to opioid dependent patients in the emergency room may increase the likelihood of the individual seeking follow-up addiction treatment and achieving abstinence down the line. This research is consistent with other recent studies arguing that immediate initiation of medication is beneficial for patients awaiting more comprehensive addiction treatment. To learn more about the Two Dreams buprenorphine/Suboxone program, call 504-510-2331 or visit our website at /treatment-programs/suboxone-treatment-program. Read more here: https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2017/02/medication-plus-ongoing-care-provided-in-emergency-departments-promising-approach-opioid-dependence
TV, alcohol, and kids just don’t mix. The average American youth spends 1200 hours per year watching television. This total of 1200 hours is the equivalent of spending 50 days a year watching TV. In the 50 days a year that our kids are consumed by the television, beer and spirit advertisers are increasing the amount of money spent on ads to sell their products to impressionable viewers. In 2010, beer and alcoholic spirits companies spent over 1 billion dollars on TV ads. The mix of alcohol ads with young people watching is leading to a dangerous and deadly trend …
Click here to listen to an interview with Two Dreams CEO and Founder Andrea Barthwell, MD, DFASAM! Dr. Barthwell is an internationally renowned physician that has been a pioneer in the field of addiction medicine. She is a past president of ASAM and has been widely regarded by her peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America” in addiction medicine. Her career has been comprised of a unique balance of research and practice, and reflects her steadfast commitment to merging scientific inquiry with the human side of addiction. Dr. Barthwell has combined involvement in governmental policy with community-based work …
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Every day, in towns all across the nation, Americans are dying from drug overdoses. Recent numbers released from the CDC tell us that 78 people in America die each day from painkiller overdoses alone; this is the most significant cause of preventable deaths in the United States. This problem impacts our national spending as well; over $55 billion is spent each year due to the social cost of the opioid epidemic. Because of these statistics, the US government has started taking actions meant to stop Americans, young and old, from dying in the streets from drug overdose. The FDA has …
A study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise reveals that the prevalence of substance use in sports may be more substantial than once thought. Through a series of interviews, researchers determined that the use of addictive substances by sport participants may increase the risk of addiction for vulnerable individuals. If you are struggling with addiction of any kind, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308998698_Exploring_the_role_of_sport_in_the_development_of_substance_addiction
Dream Journal Volume XLVI / February 2017 Note From Dr B. I created the “3-7-3” philosophy as part of my commitment to holistic, evidence-based treatment that is both all-inclusive and highly effective. Patients are required to examine their progress introspectively throughout their stay at Two Dreams and spend every day working to complete the three phases of treatment via our seven dimensions of treatment. When both the patient and the staff feel that the individual has achieved the three main outcomes of recovery, mental peace, physical wellbeing, and personal productivity, they are ready to transition out of our facility. The first …
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that using cocaine might alter your future son’s DNA. Specifically, the drug-free male children of parents who used cocaine chronically had memory formation deficits and reduced synaptic plasticity in their hippocampal regions. If you or a loved one are struggling with cocaine use, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/mp20178a.html?WT.feed_name=subjects_molecular-biology
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