
Does Ritalin show up on a drug test?
January 25th, 2012YES and NO. Ritalin cannot be detected in a standard 5 panel drug screen. But Ritalin shows up on drug tests for amphetamines. More on Ritalin detection here.

How to be healthy and happy in recovery
January 23rd, 2012Four (4) practical tips on how to be healthy and happy in addiction recovery.

Can you get addicted to bath salts?
January 20th, 2012Yes, you can get addicted to bath salts. We take a look at the dangers of this emerging drug here.

Synthetic weed ban : Yes or No?
January 20th, 2012To date, synthetic weed is banned in certain countries and states. Here we review the top 5 reasons legal weed should be made illegal in all jurisdictions.

Signs my son is a drug dealer
January 18th, 2012A former drug dealer (now in addiction recovery) answers parents' drug questions here. Know/verify the signs your son is a drug dealer and ask him straight questions here.

What does dual diagnosis mean?
January 17th, 2012Ever wondered what a dual diagnosis means? Should you consider a dual diagnosis for yourself? We explore here.

Addiction self control
January 13th, 2012How is addiction related to self-control? Here we explore how beliefs compel substance abuse. Your participation and comments are welcomed.

Can you get addicted to alcohol?
January 12th, 2012Yes, alcohol can be addictive. Even people who aren’t addicted can abuse alcohol. Here we discuss the effects of alcohol on the body, signs that you might have an alcohol problem, and strategies for quitting or cutting back.

How can I help my husband stop drinking?
January 10th, 20128 tips on how to address your husband's drinking. Learn to communicate with your husband and address drinking problems with suggestions from an addiction professional here.

Does Suboxone show up on drug tests?
January 9th, 2012Yes and no. Most employment or probation/parole drug screens are not comprehensive enough to test for Suboxone. However, Suboxone can be detected when specifically targeted. More on Suboxone drug screens here.

Relapse prevention strategies
January 5th, 2012Top 10 relapse prevention strategies. We review the most effective strategies for preventing relapse into drug, alcohol or behavioral addictions. Guest writer Henry Steinberger, Ph.D., the author of the SMART Recovery® Handbook, joins us here.