So you may have noticed that this blog has been updating less frequently in recent weeks. We’re changing up the schedule of this blog a little bit; from now on, we’ll be posting just once a week, probably on Fridays, and alternating between the discussion posts and the link round-ups we’ve been doing.
Things won’t be slowing down here at Bel Air Center for Addictions, though — we’re easing back on the blog to make way for something even bigger. It’ll take a while to pick up steam, but be on the lookout for a new big project in the next year.
In the meantime, here’s what’s happening this week in addiction news:
It looks like problems with over- and under-prescription, pill diversion, and self-medication aren’t confined to opiates.
In a groundbreaking study, “problem drinking” is correlated to low income, historically oppressed race, and gender. I’m sure everyone will be shocked to hear it.
The most fascinating thing to me about this article is that while graphic anti-smoking ads increase attempts to quit, there’s no mention of actual quitting success. Another example of the prefrontal cortex unable to triumph over the limbic system?
Here’s a study of the effects of cocaine on cerebral blood flow. Definitely worth a look.
And, finally, on a less heavy note, a personal essay on the line between “fun” and “problem” drinking.
Here at BACA, we’re wishing you all a fun and safe weekend!