Research/Trends/Statistics

Studies suggest that synthetic cannabinoids may be linked to an increase in risky behavior, for example engaging in violent actions or practicing unsafe sex. If you are struggling with cannabinoid use, synthetic or not, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/03/13/Cannabinoids031317

Energy drinks are a popular choice for influential adolescents; in fact, the CDC reports that 34% of all 18-24 year olds consume this type of beverage. This poses an issue because this is an age at which alcohol often becomes an issue, and when energy drinks and alcohol are mixed together there is a three-fold…

According to a recent study set to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session, marijuana use may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Cannabis receptors are present on heart muscle cells involved with contractility, or squeezing ability, which suggests one potential mechanism by which marijuana…

Every day, in towns all across the nation, Americans are dying from drug overdoses. Recent numbers released from the CDC tell us that 78 people in America die each day from painkiller overdoses alone; this is the most significant cause of preventable deaths in the United States. This problem impacts our national spending as well;…

A study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise reveals that the prevalence of substance use in sports may be more substantial than once thought. Through a series of interviews, researchers determined that the use of addictive substances by sport participants may increase the risk of addiction for vulnerable individuals. If you are struggling with…

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that using cocaine might alter your future son’s DNA. Specifically, the drug-free male children of parents who used cocaine chronically had memory formation deficits and reduced synaptic plasticity in their hippocampal regions. If you or a loved one are struggling with cocaine use, please call us today…

A study examining the relationship between state alcohol regulations and alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities among individuals under 21 years of age revealed many interesting data points, the most important of which lead researchers to the conclusion that more restrictive alcohol policies are associated with decreased alcohol-related motor vehicle crash mortality in young people. Call us…

“Dripping” is a common practice among adolescents in which the smoker inhales vapors produced by dripping liquid from an e-cigarette onto heating coils. This dangerous habit increases exposure to harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, acrolein, and acetaldehyde. If you’re struggling with drug use, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: http://news.yale.edu/2017/02/06/yale-study-1-4-teen-e-cigarette-users-have-tried-dripping

Researchers have discovered that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify structural and neural alterations in the brains of youth with a family history of alcohol and drug use disorders. This technique may be used to predict adolescent susceptibility to substance abuse disorders before substance abuse even begins. Contact us today at 504-510-2331…

Alcohol use disorders are defined by severe drinking that causes distress or harm. The effects of alcoholism can be seen physically, socially, and economically in the lives of the alcoholic and those close to them. These harms are felt by society as well, in terms of alcohol related economic loss and the burden of alcohol…