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Professional Healthcare Worker Education for Brief-Twelve Step Facilitation of alcoholics and addicts

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 8:27 am by Lakeside

Alcoholics Anonymous Affiliation During Early Recovery
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This study analyzed the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) participation of 55 patients during the 3 months after their discharge from structured treatment, when dropout is high. Three levels of meeting attendance were discerned: low, mid-level, and “90 meetings in 90 days.” Of greatest interest, the mid-level group showed mixed interest in AA practices despite substantial meeting …∞

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Posted on February 17, 2013 at 6:32 am by Lakeside

50 Most Read Articles January 2008
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12-Step Recovery Theory and Application AA and the disease concept of alcoholism AA attendance was best predictor of abstinence AA Membership AA Recommendations Abstinent alcoholics can have reduced brain activation Al-Anon offers new life Alcohol Abuse in Older People Alcohol consumption in patients pancreatitis Alcohol Metabolization Alcoholic jealousy Alcoholics & Addicts Can’t ‘Just Say No’ …∞

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Posted on February 4, 2013 at 4:01 am by Lakeside

Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders
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The Co-Occurring Center for Excellence. Addressing mental disorders and alcoholism, addiction co-occurring. The Co-Occurring Center for Excellence (COCE) was created by SAMHSA in 2003 to provide information and a range of services to mental health and substance abuse administrators and policymakers at state and local levels, their counterparts in tribal and Native populations, clinical providers, …∞

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Posted on December 27, 2012 at 8:35 pm by Lakeside

Training; Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
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Training; Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Description: This course is designed for Substance Abuse Counselors and Professionals in the Social Service field with an overview of domestic violence and substance abuse. This education course will cover various forms of domestic violence, identification of risk factors and causes, intervention and treatment approaches. http://www.nattc.org/addictionEd/courseDetail.asp?org=262&CourseID=1401 See also; Twelve …∞

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Posted on March 5, 2012 at 5:45 am by Lakeside

Acamprosate for Alcohol Craving
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United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acamprosate for use in conjunction with psychosocial support in the maintenance of abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients

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Posted on June 7, 2011 at 4:46 am by Lakeside

Treatment Demand and Training Need in Addiction
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Primary care doctors’ perception of treatment demand and need for training in drug addiction issues. Aim: To learn the opinion of primary care physicians (PCPs) on healthcare provision for the drug addict population and to determine their knowledge and needs as regards to continuing training and their attitudes towards drug addiction. Methods: We conducted a …∞

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Posted on April 20, 2011 at 7:24 pm by Lakeside

Science of Addiction
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  From: University of Utah, Genetics Science Learning Center. This website – which is highly interesting, informative, and entertaining — delivers interactive and print-based resources, free of charge, on the neurobiological actions of substances of abuse: heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, and alcohol. The presentations primarily depict how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters within …∞

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Posted on April 20, 2011 at 7:23 pm by Lakeside

Free Inhalant Abuse Education
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  Course Overview: This course will define and discuss inhalant abuse, with particular concentration on how to recognize the manifestations of abuse. This course is intended for nurses in all areas of healthcare, and health professionals in acute care settings. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able: Define inhalants. Identify classes and …∞

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Posted on March 25, 2011 at 2:26 pm by Lakeside

Obstetricians Often Overlook Alcohol Consumption
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Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been associated with increased risks of miscarriage, stillbirth, intrauterine growth restriction, pre-term birth and low birth-weight

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Posted on May 26, 2009 at 10:24 pm by Lakeside and modified on May 26, 2009 at 2:20 pm.

UK Alcohol and Drug Professional Training
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 The Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) is the professional body for the substance use field and works to help improve standards of practice across the sector. It is part of NAADAC, a registered charity. FDAP offers a range of training courses – online, distance learning and face-to-face – aimed at developing the competence …∞

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