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Category Archives: Rehabilitation
May 8, 2012 by Ben
New research has identfied a drug that could help better treat and understand anorexia. Read More
May 1, 2012 by Ben
New research could help treat the diseases realted to anorexia and obesity. Read More
In recent years there has been a spike in heavy alcoholism among members of the military. Soldiers returning home from war are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to have a severe drinking problem. This is not just a case … Read More
The UK government is of the opinion that our society has developed some dangerous habits when it comes to alcohol. These habits cause undue strain on our hospitals and police forces. To combat these problems the government plans to release new measures to tackle the UK’s drink problem. Read More
Research has found that those suffering from severe depression could benefit from being prescribed Ketamine. Used by doctors for decades as an anesthetic, Ketamine has also become a popular illegal club drug. Read More
Gambling advertisements are everywhere and with the rise of online gambling it is easier than ever to place a bet. Internet gambling has led to a massive increase in the amount of women who struggle with a gambling problem. Yet it appears that men and women gamble for very different reasons. Read More
As previously highlighted, regular exercise can be an effective treatment for those struggling with depression. Yet a new study has highlighted that the body of a depressed individual takes longer to recover from exercise. Further study is required as to why this is the case. Read More
Cases of young people suffering from eating disorders are rising. Even more worrying, those who are affected seem to be younger than ever before. Experts also predict that the actual number of cases is under-reported as many young people do not realise the extent of their problem. Read More
A new batch of statistics released by BBC Wales indicate that despite the best efforts of the UK government more young people are being admitted to hospital for alcohol rated accidents and diseases. The study highlighted the necessary role of a child’s family and advised that a new approach must be taken to increase awareness surrounding the dangers of alcohol abuse. Read More
Methadone therapy is a common treatment for people who are addicted to opiate based drugs such as heroin. A new study indicates that many addicts on methadone deceive doctors in order to gain access to other prescription opiate drugs. Read More