Can Lasers Treat Cocaine Addiction?

A new study seems to suggest that laser therapy can curb compulsive cocaine use, but this only fixes part of the problem.

Heroin Goes Mainstream

A new study shows the role prescription painkillers have played in reviving heroin abuse.

Mental Health Treatment via Video Game

Can virtual reality titles like Oculus Rift heal as well as entertain? Some experts think so.

Addicts & Age

Younger kids are developing bigger drug problems, but parents can prevent their child from falling prey.

Trends in Treatment

To continue making advances in treatment methods we need to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Running for Recovery

One man is giving new meaning to the term “12-step” as he hits the road to help him overcome addiction.

Foundations Recovery Network Opens Outpatient Treatment Facility in Downtown Nashville

City Officials and Company Executives Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Event

Holding Suppliers Accountable

It’s not just those who do illegal drugs who face legal issues.

Turning Tragedy Into Opportunity

A brokenhearted mother turned her grief into a mission to help other teens before it’s too late.

Managing Meth

As meth proves it’s here to stay, new studies help us better understand its effects and how to treat addiction to it.

Rx Drug Ring at High School

Officials have arrested students at a Pennsylvania high school for selling prescription painkillers on campus.

Sleep Aid Issues on the Rise

ER visits resulting from adverse reactions to sleep aids have skyrocketed.

Alcohol Abuse, an ER and a Post-It

An Arizona college student nearly died from alcohol poisoning after his frat brothers abandon him at a local ER with a note attached.

Addiction Treatment Trends Hold Steady

A new study found that both the number of treatment facilities and the number of individuals seeking treatment remains consistent.

Does Your Ethnicity Make You More Likely to Battle Addiction?

A new study suggests certain racial groups are less likely to abuse drugs.

Celeb Champions Children’s Mental Health

Demi Lovato recently joined SAMHSA in Washington, DC to bring awareness to kids’ mental health issues.

Predisposition Doesn’t Equal Addiction

Siblings who are genetically at equal risk for addiction don’t always fall prey to substance abuse, but they share a similar lack of impulse control.

DSM Plays a Starring Role in Murder Trial

Whether Jodi Arias is convicted of murder could rely on a diagnosis of PTSD or borderline personality disorder.

Addicted to Junk Food?

We crave junk food and can’t seem to get enough, but that doesn’t mean it leads to addiction.

Rx-themed Products Are No Joke

Do shot glasses, coasters and flasks that are marketed to young drinkers go too far?