Caron Research Reports
The OAS Report - A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Abuse Facts
This issue of the OAS Report presents facts about adolescent substance use, including information on the initiation of substance use, past year substance use and receipt of substance use treatment. The data presented in this report are from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the 2005 Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), and the 2005 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS).
A Qualitative Study of Online Discussions About Teen Alcohol & Drug Use
Parents who think their teens online conversations with their peers are innocent may want to reconsider. A new Caron Treatment Centers qualitative study conducted by Nielson BuzzMetrics found that 1 in 10 messages analyzed about drugs and alcohol involved teens seeking advice from their peers on how to take illicit drugs "safely" and without getting caught. The messages were posted on common online message boards, forums and social networks, such as MySpace.com, ym.com and teenspot.com, among others.
Cannabis-Marijuana: Addiction, Treatment & Recovery
Marijuana, hashish, and other forms of cannabis are potent substances that alter mood, perceptions, and sensations. They also can become addictive and harmful. This report describes the many aspects of cannabis use, including the extent of its use, its psychoactive and addictive properties, consequences of prolonged use, risk factors for addiction, and treatment and recovery from cannabis use disorders.
Alcoholism: Treatment and Recovery
Alcohol may be the most widely used drug in human history. Half of Americans, 119 million people, drink alcohol. This widespread use makes it the most common drug of abuse diagnosed among people who receive treatment. This report focuses on the problems associated with excessive use of alcohol and identifies current treatment strategies for alcoholism.
Traditionally, addiction and mental health issues have been studied and treated independently from each other. As this report shows, the interconnection between mental health problems and addiction are revolutionizing the ways both diseases are studied and treated. It highlights the high co-occurrence of addiction and psychiatric disorders and discusses treatment options that address both problems.
Relapse & Recovery - Behavioral Strategies for Change
The boundaries of relapse and recovery are not concrete or easy to define, as it varies from patient to patient. This report addresses the theories and triggers of relapse, prevention strategies and the predictors of recovery from addiction, now widely recognized as a chronic, lifelong disease.
Women & Addiction: Gender Issues in Abuse and Treatment
Until recently, the problem of women and addiction was hidden. Female alcoholics and drug addicts received little attention from treatment providers, researchers and the general public. This report examines the gender issues of addiction, the causes and risks specific to women and treatment strategies that work best for women.
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