http://www.a-i-r.com Recovery management services & consulting Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:54:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the mental health parity laws going into effect in October of 2009, the levels of health care available to those struggling from addiction or mental health issues have increased. Under the new Wellstone Parity Act, group health policies and employers must provide equal or higher coverage to addiction and ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/02/addiction-and-mental-health-parity-explained/ With more and more adolescents and young adults seeking drug and alcohol treatment, there have been some distinct innovations in the recovery sector of colleges. According to research done at Yale University, adolescents and young adults are more prone to addiction due to their still-developing brains. There are nearly 50,000 ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/01/innovative-college-recovery-programs/ Suboxone (or buprenorphin) seems to be all the rage these days. With the power of the multi-lateral corporation Reckitt Benckiser (whose exclusive license on Suboxone brought in fifteen percent of their overall revenue in 2009), a huge push is being made to medical doctors to prescribe Suboxone as a way ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/01/suboxone-the-pluses-and-minuses/ According to a press release by SAMHSA, treatment providers and families should be expecting a "dramatic increase" in substance abuse among adults 50 and older.The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the US government agency faced with the goal of improving the quality and availability of prevention, ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/01/increasing-substance-abuse-levels-in-older-adults/ A new study from San Diego State University found that FIVE TIMES as many high school and college students are dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues as youth of the same age who were studied in the late 1930s and early 1940s. "It's another piece of the puzzle ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/01/mental-health-issues-on-the-rise/ With a new year (and a new decade as well, depending on who you ask) upon us, we in the addiction world often see many people come to us with New Years resolutions, things such as: "2010 will be the year I get sober." "Maybe I should cut down on my drinking." "This ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2010/01/a-new-year-a-new-start/ Dr. A. Thomas McLellan, one of the leading researchers on addiction and a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, recently shared his story with the New York Times. Dr. McLellan recently accepted a position with the U.S. government, at the invitation of Vice President Joe Biden, to be the ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2009/12/addiction-at-home-and-in-the-workplace/ The holidays tend to be a tough time for any family struggling with substance abuse or other compulsive disorders. Since there seems to be quite a bit of family time, a family member who may be using drugs or recently out of treatment will most certainly be exposed to more ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2009/12/recovery-and-the-holiday-season/ AiR's Founder & CEO, Andrew Wainwright will be presenting at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Center for Professional Education's Professional Education Workshops & Programs Behavioral health issues can affect an entire family or organization and all those affected deserve equal attention, compassion and understanding. This workshop will help to educate ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2009/12/alexian-brothers-behavioral-health-professional-education/ Last week, Dr. Drew Pinsky, an addiction specialist, medical doctor, and TV personality, appeared on Oprah to discuss sexual addiction and compulsivity. Sex addiction has long been known to disrupt families and relationships, and now is being brought more into light as it makes its way through different media channels. ... http://www.a-i-r.com/2009/11/sex-addiction-a-misunderstood-compulsive-behavior/