Specific DNA Variations Of The Serotonin Transporter Gene Can Influence Drinking Intensity

ScienceDaily (2008-11-30) -- The brain's serotonergic system plays an important role in alcohol preference and consumption. New findings show that specific DNA sequence variations of the serotonin transporter gene can influence drinking intensity among alcohol-dependent individuals.

Benzodiazepine Addiction, Withdrawal and Recovery

"This web site is dedicated to sufferers of iatrogenic benzodiazepine tranquilliser addiction everywhere. Launched on July 6, 2000 with around a dozen pages this site now has more than 650 pages of articles and information, expert medical documents, news stories and personal accounts...."

Fears as tranquilliser addiction rises

Guardian.co.uk, November 30, 2008. They used to be called 'mother's little helpers', pill prescribed to stressed suburban housewives as a miracle pick-me-up. Now benzodiazepines are proving popular again, this time as an alternative to heroin.

Something, anything to stop the pain

The Boston Globe | November 9, 2008
An addicted physician succumbs to this disease.

Drug Addiction: Environmental Conditions Play Major Role In Effective Treatment And Preventing Relapses, Animal Study Shows

ScienceDaily (2008-11-14) -- Environmental conditions play a major role in treating drug addiction and in preventing relapses, according to new research. For the first time, researchers have shown that positive and stimulating environmental conditions make it easier to treat cocaine addiction.

At addiction centers, longer treatment programs are proving key to ending the relapse-rehab cycle

Thirty days' treatment is the norm, but more facilities are offering programs to patients that extend to 45 days, 90 days and even longer.

November 10, 2008 From the Los Angeles Times

By Shari Roan >>> We love quick, tidy solutions in this country...But in the case of drug and alcohol dependence, it's becoming increasingly clear that there is no such thing as get-well-quick therapy...