Alcohol

A study of upper middle class youth suggests that this particular population has a higher than normal frequency of alcohol and drug use when tracked throughout the college years. In addition, researchers found that when parents established repercussions for substance use, the frequency of drunkenness, marijuana, and stimulant use decreased in adulthood. Adolescent drug and…

The genetics of addiction is a complex topic that researchers are just beginning to unravel. There is little doubt that substance use disorders are at least partially heritable and that certain genes increase the risk for individuals initiating drug use and continuing drug use, as well as use of other drugs and alcohol. However, researchers’…

Researchers have recently discovered that fetal alcohol exposure reduces responsiveness to the commonly bitter and burning taste of alcohol. This suggests that individuals exposed to alcohol before birth may find alcohol more appealing than their peers with more responsive gustatory systems. To read more, click here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170518134956.htm

Canadian researchers have found that high school students who used alcohol or marijuana were less likely to achieve academic success, as determined by class attendance, assignment completion, grade point average, and motivation. Longitudinal data indicated that those students who stopped using or decreased frequency of use were more likely to pursue higher education. If you…

Researchers have been examining gut microbiota to figure out how it contributes to human health for a while now. In fact, gut composition has already been linked to various health conditions, such as depression, allergies, obesity, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Two Dreams uses evidence-based methods in developing our nutrition program and therefore encourage a varied…

New research has shown that alcoholism may affect women differently than men. Specifically, the affected reward system brain structures are larger in alcoholic women which has been correlated with a shorter length of sobriety. If you are a loved one are struggling with alcohol use disorder, call us today at 504-510-2331 and read more about…

Alcohol abuse has been linked to unsafe sexual behavior and is associated with increased risk of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. Intoxication often leads to poor decision-making and a lack of inhibition, making sexual behavior a common issue. Unsafe behaviors such as anonymous sex, failure to use condoms and/or birth control, and engaging with…

A new study suggests that even though individuals with a family history of alcoholism are no more likely to develop hangover symptoms than their counterparts, they are more likely to lucidly recall their unpleasant symptoms. This suggests a possible clinical application, reminding drinkers of the negative side-effects they experienced in an attempt to lessen excessive…

Exercise is an important part of living a healthy life for everyone, but it is especially important for individuals in recovery. In a study examining the exercise behaviors of individuals in an outpatient addiction treatment program, however, only 29% were actually working out. The most common reasons cited for this low number were lack of…

A recent study published in Addiction journal indicates that having a substance use disorder significantly increases the risk of suicide in veterans, twice the risk for men and up to five times the risk for women. These findings suggest that a more robust suicide prevention plan should be implemented in veterans struggling with drug use.…