Another Celebrity Rehab Victim: Mike “The Situation” Enters Into Rehab For Prescription Drug Abuse

More children in care over parents’ alcohol abuse

More and more children are being taken into care due to families’ problems with drugs and alcohol addiction, according to the Frances Fitzgerald, the children’s minister. alcohol and addiction news

Abuse in childhood common among alcohol addicts, study finds

Abuse in childhood appears to be a particularly strong risk factor for developing alcohol addiction later in life, researchers reported Thursday. alcohol and addiction news

Victoria Costello: Addiction Causes: Understanding Self Medication And How I Lost My Sister To Substance Abuse

In light of the continuing controversy surrounding Whitney Houston's death, here is a look at the science behind the central and often misunderstood concept of self-medication in addiction and recovery. My interest in this is personal. My sister Rita died of a multiple drug cocktail at age 38. alcohol and addiction news

Mountie in fatal crash addicted to alcohol, substance abuse expert testifies

Cpl. Benjamin (Monty) Robin-son's behaviour following the 2008 crash that killed a South Delta man was the result of a "severe" alcohol addiction, a substance abuse expert testified in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. alcohol and addiction news

7.5 Million Children Living With Parents Who Abuse Alcohol

A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that was conducted in conjunction with Children of Alcoholics Week, February 12-18, 2012, reveals that 7.5 million children below the age of 18 years, i.e. 10.5% of the population, lived with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the [...]

Gallia coalition being formed to combat drug abuse

GALLIPOLIS — A coalition is being formed in Gallia County to combat the substance abuse problem in the community. Comprised of local public officials and local and state alcohol and drug addiction… alcohol and addiction news

Drunkorexia Combines the Worst of Teen Alcohol Abuse with Body Image Problems, and Sunset Bay Academy Explains This Growing Trend and Its Causes

Conroe man wages war on substance abuse, addiction

When it comes to dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, the ongoing support of friends and family is every bit as important as identifying the problem and signing up for treatment. alcohol and addiction news

Drug abuse pictures before and after

So sad how can people do this to themselves Pia Mellody and her staff at the Meadows of Wickenburg Arizona can teach patients new strategies for recovery, healing and hope. There is great hope at the Meadows of Wickenburg Az for individuals who are dealing with issues related to Trauma, addiction, and depression. Specializing in [...]