Why are there are so many addicts behind bars? We explore the relationship between substance abuse and imprisonment visu ...
Who’s responsible for prescription drug addiction?
Should doctors who neglect due diligence be held responsible for prescription opioid addiction? We explore here. ...
Talking to kids about drug addiction
A guide for how to talk with kids (or teenagers) about drug addiction. Your questions or stories are welcomed at the en ...
Crack cocaine addiction documentary
Looking for an excellent crack cocaine addiction documentary? Check out Hitting Rock Bottom, a dramatized TV-style film ...
Drug free contracts for teenagers and kids
Step-by-step instructions for how to draw up a drug free contract for the home for use with teenagers and children. ...
Clinical assessment of drug abuse
NIDA has developed a portfolio of free resources for nurses, MDs, and clinicians to help identify drug use and abuse ear ...
Honesty, leniency can drive your kids to drugs?
Thinking about letting your kids stay home alone? What about telling them of past drug use? Think again. A review of rec ...
My child is using drugs: 8 steps for intervention
Is your child using drugs? Drug users are expert manipulators. To avoid denial or refusal of treatment, plan a intervent ...
Almost Addicted
What does it mean to be "almost addicted"? Are those who do not meet clinical diagnostic standards for addiction still O ...
Abstinence vs. harm reduction
Is abstinence the only way to recovery from alcohol addiction? What about harm reduction? And is there room for both ap ...