Alcoholism in relatives of primary cocaine-dependent patients

Article Abstract:

The incidence of alcoholism among relatives of cocaine addicts was evaluated to test the hypothesis of inherent susceptibility. One hundred seventy five cocaine addicted patients were tested and information was elicited about family members who are alcoholic. Results showed an increased incidence of alcoholism among relatives of cocaine addicts which is almost equal to those of alcoholic cases. The finding supported the hypothesis that apparent inherent susceptibility may be a general factor in all types of substance abuse.

Surveys, Alcoholism, Behavior genetics, Behavioral genetics

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Deaf culture and alcohol and substance abuse

Article Abstract:

The incidence of substance abuse and alcoholism is increasing among the deaf. Rehabilitation of deaf substance abusers is difficult because of the deaf community's isolation, denial and lack of information on the problem's prevalence among its members. Substance abuse is still to be recognized by deaf culture and effective treatment should consider accessibility and use of social networks. Acceptance to the realities of substance abuse by the deaf community will pave the way to a more successful recovery.

Health aspects, Social networks, Rehabilitation, Deaf, Deaf persons

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Habituation and zipeprol hydrochloride during pregnancy

Article Abstract:

A case study is presented on the effects of zipeprol hydrochloride abuse by pregnant women. The synthetic antitussive is prescribed mainly in the U.S.-Mexico border, where abuse of the drug is fast becoming a health concern. Therapeutic doses do not show abuse potential in biologic models but the converse is observed in human use. Abuse of the drug is noted to be concomittant to alcoholism. The abuse potential for zipeprol extends to the fetus in utero, and abstinence syndromes are noted in neonates.

Case studies, Fetus, Antitussive agents, Drug abuse in pregnancy

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