news from Ireland and around the world about addiction treatment - Page 2
‘There was nothing to help me’: how the pandemic has worsened opioid addiction
US treatment centers have shut down or turned away patients amid as they struggle to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols » read more
Opioid addiction warnings to be strengthened in UK
Regulators in the UK are strengthening opioid addiction and dependence warnings on patient information labels and leaflets » read more
UK had highest number of young cocaine users in Europe, shows report
EU drugs agency says availability of cocaine in Europe is at its highest » read more
Addiction is a health issue that deserves a health-based response
Opinion: As medical providers we know incarceration doesn't equal treatment. That's why we're voting 'yes' on Measure 110 » read more
Defying the Family Cycle of Addiction
In a family plagued by addiction, I was determined to help my teen recover from surgery without opiates. » read more
'Soaring alcohol misuse' could overwhelm service
Addiction services in England could struggle to cope with "soaring" numbers of people misusing alcohol, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning. » read more
Xanax (Alprazolam) Withdrawal, Side Effects, Addiction and Treatment
Xanax withdrawal needs to be performed in a very specific way. Unfortunately, detox facilities still seem to miss this point despite a mountain of evidence. The failures seem to be justified by the insurance dollars they procure at the expense of the patient who is left suffering. » read more
English addiction services on brink as number of higher-risk drinkers doubles
Services in desperate need of a funding boost to stop lives being lost to addiction, Royal College of Psychiatrists say » read more
Coronavirus: Number of high-risk drinkers has 'doubled since lockdown' as millions more turn to alcohol
An estimated 8.4 million people drank "high-risk" amounts of alcohol in June, compared to 4.8 million people four months earlier. » read more
People struggling with addiction are turning to telehealth during the pandemic — for better and for worse
Amid the global pandemic, group gatherings have become nearly impossible. Weddings have been put on hold indefinitely, schools are turning to virtual learning and offices are encouraging employees to work from home until it's safe to be in close proximity. » read more