Alcohol Abuse is Disruptive of Circadian Rhythms

Circadian disruptions can also lead to Alcohol Abuse

Afghanistan has become a Leading Consumer of it's own Drugs

. According to the study, about a million Afghans, or 8 percent of the population, is suffering from an addiction to opiates.

Abuse of Painkillers is Sending as many People to Hospital as Ilegal Drugs

In 2008, there were an estimated 1 million visits to the emergency room from people abusing prescription drugs

Country Singer Joe Nichols is Feeling Good About Life these Days

“I think I appreciate it more, too,” Nichols said

A New Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells a Tale of Tragic Consequences at a Party in Los Angeles.

Bad reactions to ecstasy, in some instances mixed with alcohol or other drugs, were implicated in one

Larry King’s wife, Shawn, is Recovering from an Apparent Prescription Drug Overdose

A transcript of the emergency call was released through an open records request.

Addiction Serious Threat to Russian Society

Cooperation from the International Community to Prevent the Worldwide Spread of Drug Crimes that Fuel Terrorism.

Australian Solider mat have Overdosed on Drugs in Afghanistan

This Comes as no Suprise to Addiction Experts

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Announces Program

. Their hope is to educate people about the proper storage and disposal of expired or unwanted prescription medications

Tough New Alcohol Guidelines are Recommended by the National Health Service

Patients could be questioned about the quantity and frequency of their alcohol intake.

A Record Number of Drinkers in England are being Prescribed Pills to help them Conquer their Addiction to Alcohol

This is raising concern in England that campaigns for sensible drinking are failing.

Project Prevention Pays Addicted Mothers to go on Birth Control

The program requires proof of addiction

New Research Identifies Neurotransmitter for Addiction

Research may lead to better drugs to fight Alcohol Addiction

Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has agreed to get Treatment

This comes days after the Irish actor allegedly screamed abuse at airport staff

War on Drugs Criticized

Tackling Crisis as Public Health Issue Instead

Database may stop Addicts from Doctor Shopping

Now there is a push to have the databases cross state lines

Lindsay Lohan is Wearing a High-tech piece of Jewelry

An Alcohol-monitoring Ankle Bracelet

Growing Number of Heroin Addicts are Taxing Wisconsin System

Heroin use now close to 50 %

Distinct Gender Differences in Risk for Prescription Abuse

Goal of Assessing Rates and characteristics of Problematic Opioid Use,

Children born to Mothers Prescribed Methadone during Pregnancy may be at risk of Wide-ranging Vision Problems

There may be at least 350,000 children in the UK who have parents struggling with drug abuse.