5 Tips to Stay Sober in 2013
New year, fresh start. How are you going to mark the new calendar year? Many often use this time to “negotiate” their use of substances.
Ontario Government Invests $15 Million in Helping Pregnant Women Fight Drug Addiction
The epidemic of prescription drug addiction is not just a problem in the United States; the Canadian government is also struggling with helping its citizens overcome the issue – especially its smallest citizens.
Can Video Games Help the Children of Addicts to Heal?
Now, a new video game called Papo y Yo may be able to help the children of addicts process and deal with some of the emotional issues that come up when a parent is living with an active addiction.
Wendy Williams Talks to Dr. Drew About Her Addiction, Whitney Houston
Wendy Williams has spoken to the media about her past drug addiction issues, but when she spoke to Dr. Drew about the subject in connection with Whitney Houston, she got a bit more candid.
12-Steps Series, Part I: What Alcoholics Anonymous Has to Offer
In “the rooms,” as 12-step meetings are often referred to by participants, people have the opportunity to process through their past relationship with drugs and alcohol and learn how to make better choices in the future. How does it work? How do groups like Alcoholics Anonymous help you to fight back against the temptation to relapse?
Oakland As Pitcher Suspended for Drug Use
When Bartolo Colon, a starting pitcher for the Oakland As, tested positive for synthetic testosterone, he was reprimanded soundly with a 50-game suspension for the offense.
Can Marijuana Successfully Treat Drug Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms?
Should marijuana be legalized for medical purposes? It’s a questions that been asked and answered – differently – across the country for years now.
“Shake and Bake” Crystal Meth Method Causing a Rash of Burn Victims
The newest method of production of crystal meth is known on the street as “shake and bake,” where highly unstable ingredients are mixed inside an everyday 2-liter plastic bottle.
The ‘War On Drugs’: Hot Topic of Debate
Many legislators and experts in the field of addiction have come forward in recent years to proclaim that the ‘war on drugs’ has failed and that it is time to usher in an era of new policies.
Project Prevention Pays Drug Addicted Women to Sterilize Themselves
How much is your fertility worth to you? According to Project Prevention, a nonprofit organization that advertises in homeless shelters, methadone clinics, and AA meetings across the US, it might be worth about $300 – at least, that’s what they’re offering to women who are struggling with addiction.