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When does drinking moderation work?
Tactics and expertise on how to assess possible drinking problems in yourself or a loved one. Plus, advice in cases when ...
Help for families of substance abusers: Self-help manual (BOOK REVIEW)
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Does Antabuse help with alcoholism?
Antabuse (disulfiram) can help during alcohol recovery and prevent relapse by making it really uncomfortable when you dr ...
How methadone affects sex and pregnancy (INFOGRAPHIC)
Check out the effects methadone can have on the sexual and reproductive health in men and women. Also, the risks of meth ...
Does methadone help with opiate addiction?
Methadone use for addiction is a controversial issue. More on how methadone work on a physical level in the brain, with ...
The negative effects of marijuana on the brain (INFOGRAPHIC)
Marijuana does not only affect the brain for a shorter period of time, but it can also change the way our brain works. H ...
ADHD and teen smoking: What parents should know
A featured article from Dr. Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, expert on teen addiction who helps outline mental health issues fo ...
Am I addicted to drugs… or simply self-medicating?
Are you using drugs for pain or heartache? You are not alone. Here, we look at the social stigma of using drugs in order ...
Healthful eating in addiction recovery: A meal plan for addicts and treatment programs
Food: the final frontier in addiction recovery? Or something vital to be addressed during treatment. Expert David Wiss, ...