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Alcohol Abuse in Glee Star Jane Lynch’s Past

Glee star Jane Lynch is on top of the world personally and professionally, but her struggle with alcohol addiction was anything but “gleeful.”

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Dealing With Chronic Pain to Avoid Prescription Addiction and Rehab

What are the dangers of prescription drug use and what else can you do to manage chronic pain? The debate rages on over prescription painkillers and whether they should be taken long-term.

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Painkiller-addicted Babies

The profile of crack babies is lower now that prescription painkiller abuse is giving birth to a new type of addicted baby. The drugs are different, but are the dangers the same?

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Redmond O’Neal Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges

Heroin and a 9mm weapon have sent Farrah’s son back to jail, less than a year after completing court-ordered rehab. Will he get help or jail time?

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Drugs Remain Big Business In the US and Abroad

International authorities bust an international drug ring, reminding us that this dangerous problem is widespread and continuing to grow.

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Teen Hitman Is Drug Trade’s Latest Casualty

A US-born teen was sentenced to three years in prison for his gruesome work for Mexico’s South Pacific drug cartel.

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Is a New Show for Charlie Sheen Good News?

Charlie Sheen is headed back to work, but after “home rehab” earlier this year, is he ready?

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Rodney King Arrested Again, Marijuana to Blame

The reason for Rodney King’s latest run in with the law isn’t as important as the bigger issue it raises: What can be done for long-term substance abusers to offer them hope?

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Grey’s Anatomy Actor Eric Dane Seeks Drug Treatment

Prescription painkillers prove to be a problem for many, including actor Eric Dane, but early treatment offers the best chance at lasting recovery.

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Prostitution and Drugs Go Hand In Hand

The recent bust of a prostitution and drug ring in New York City is no surprise as one is often closely tied to the other.

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Repercussions of Drug Abuse Don't Just Affect Users

Even if addiction hasn’t touched your family or friends, illegal drugs impact the world around you and play more of a role than you think in the bad news that gets reported.

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Cocaine’s Colorful History

A look back at its history shows cocaine was once thought to be a wonder drug, now it’s a wonder we ever allowed the substance into our lives.

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Working While Intoxicated

High-stress jobs make workers more prone to addiction. Was that the case when a Denver air traffic controller tested positive for alcohol while at work?

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Celebrating the Life of Betty Ford, Treatment Pioneer

The former First Lady paved the way for modern treatment programs and methods, and she made talking about addiction less taboo.

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Amy Winehouse Found Dead

The “Rehab” singer sought treatment for her drug and alcohol abuse, but in the end wasn’t able to overcome the disease of addiction.

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Army Imposes Rx Drug Limits

Prescription abuse is on the rise among active-duty soldiers (and the general population) so the military is cracking down by limiting access.

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Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Reveals Alcohol Addiction

Daniel Radcliffe, who brought the popular wizard Harry Potter to life on the big screen, recently admitted he struggled with alcohol in the past, but is happy to be clean and sober now.

La Paloma Treatment Center Expands, Renovates and Adds New Staff

FRN’s Memphis-based facility opens a new off-site Outpatient Program, makes improvements to its historic residential building and welcomes a new clinical director

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Musician Steve Earle’s Take On Addiction, Through Fiction

Steve Earle‘s recent novel “I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive” draws on the country musician’s own substance abuse issues.

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Ryan O’Neal Blames Family Issues for Farrah’s Cancer

In a far out claim, Ryan O’Neal suggests his children’s drama and addictions led to the disease that took his long-time girlfriend’s life.