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Pain Clinics and Painkiller Addiction

With painkiller abuse on the rise across the United States, sources of painkillers are being subjected to increasing scrutiny. Read the story »

Do Genetics Cause Addiction?

The role of genetics in addiction has been debated for decades. Scientists and other health experts have successfully identified various risk factors for the development of addiction, but concise and objective predictors of addiction have eluded discovery. This year, however, science has made significant strides in discerning how genetics may affect addiction. Read the story »

Dopamine: The Key to Addiction?

Researchers nationwide have been focusing a lot of attention on dopamine – a chemical produced by the human brain – in an effort to unlock the riddle of addiction. Read the story »

How to Avoid Relapse

Successfully completing a drug rehab program is a great accomplishment, and it is a very difficult and challenging undertaking. For most people, however, simply getting through substance abuse treatment is not the end of the challenges that they face: Avoiding relapse is arguably one of the most difficult parts of maintaining recovery over time. Read the story »

Talking to a Loved One about Addiction

No one likes to admit that someone they love might be in trouble. But even though this admission may be difficult, it’s nothing compared to the difficulty your loved ones will face if they really are in trouble and never get the help they need. Read the story »

Facts About Depression and Alcohol

Approximately 25 million Americans seek treatment for depression each year. The most alarming thing about this number is that it has doubled in the past 15 years. Read the story »

The Benefits of Counseling for Addiction Treatment

Counseling is often referred to as talk therapy or behavioral therapy, and it is one of the most important components in the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. Read the story »