September 2010

Common Sense v. Politics: Should Federal Addiction and Alcohol Agencies Be Merged?

by Alcohol Abuse Team

More info…It seems like a no-brainer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) currently has two bodies devoted to studying problems of addiction: the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Why not Continue reading Alcohol Abuse alcohol abuse help

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Mom will share story of her son’s drug addiction with Oklahomans

by Alcohol Abuse Team

More info…Mom and son scheduled to visit Oklahoma in October to talk about their journey in his ongoing battle with drug addiction Alcohol Abuse alcohol abuse prevention

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Alcohol addiction drug may help opioid addicts: FDA panel considers reports

by Alcohol Abuse Team

More info…A U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) panel, this Thursday agreed that a new drug Vivitrol helps alcoholics and opioid addicts kick the habit. The panel voted 11 to 2 that there was sufficient evidence from a single clinical trial that Vivitrol is effective when it comes to helping people addicted to painkillers. Alcohol [...]

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Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Celebrates Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

by Alcohol Abuse Team

More info…Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, a leader in addiction treatment and recovery, has announced a series of events throughout campus to celebrate National Recovery Month. Alcohol Abuse teenage alcohol abuse

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