Research/Trends/Statistics

Canadian researchers have successfully used anti-gout medication to diminish opioid withdrawal symptoms in rodents, and are currently in the process of developing a human clinical trial. If you are struggling with opioid addiction or withdrawal symptoms, please call Two Dreams at 504-510-2331 for a free consultation! Read more about the ongoing research here: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20170130/Researchers-discover-that-existing-anti-gout-drug-can-reduce-severity-of-opioid-withdrawal-symptoms.aspx

Researchers have found a genetic variant associated with opioid addiction in African Americans, which indicates that physicians may be able to prescribe appropriate doses of methadone based on personalized genetic observation. Our staff here at Two Dreams is excited to hear this news, as we believe that the best outcomes in addiction treatment stem from…

Studies have shown that children exposed to drugs of abuse in the womb are more likely to struggle academically. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction while pregnant, please contact us immediately at 504-510-2331; we will help you through this difficult time in a judgment-free environment. Read more here.

The Research Society on Alcoholism suggests that marijuana use increases the likelihood of transitioning from the early stages of drinking to a full-blown alcohol use disorder. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol or marijuana use, please contact us today at 504-510-2331 Read more here

An American initiative has managed to promote safer opioid prescription regimens and, as a result, decrease veteran’s risk of overdose or death. By taking caution when prescribing opioids in high doses or in combination with sedatives, VA prescribers have taken a significant step in combatting the opioid crisis. Read more here… If you or a…

Great news: teenagers are using drugs and alcohol at lower rates than any other time since the 1990s! Marijuana use is still prevalent and problematic, but at least usage trends are starting to head in the right direction. Help us lower teen drug use rates even more: visit our website or call us today! Read…

It can be easy to get into the habit of pushing aside concerns and replacing problem-solving behaviors with substance use or other non-constructive methods of coping. We all get used to behaving in certain ways in response to stress; in fact, after reacting to a situation the same way a few times, our brains program…

To gain control over addiction, it is important to remove all drugs from your system that affect neurological signaling, which includes caffeine. Although caffeine is commonplace and not considered to be harmful in most cases, it is an addictive substance that can cause its own set of health problems such as upset stomach, sleep disorders,…

Gingerbread, ginger ale, ginger beef…the culinary versatility of ginger is unparalleled by any other spice. The span of gastronomic use ranges from aromatic pungent Indian and Asian dishes to sweet treats and candies. Ginger is one of the most widely consumed spices in the world. In addition to ginger’s use in the kitchen, science suggests…

The benefits of milk for bone growth and development have been accepted for years. The composition of milk, its protein and carbohydrate balance, helps to improve muscle performance and to attenuate damage after exercise. The current governmental dietary recommendation for dairy consumption in adults is 3 cups per day. Pasteurized dairy milk is a good…