Marijuana as Treatment for Schizophrenia

Could pot help those struggling with schizophrenia?

Kids Caught Inhaling Candy

We should be concerned when children mimic drug-taking behavior.

Horses and Hounds Help In Recovery

Equine Therapy proves that animals can play a role in treatment by teaching important lessons while providing stress relief.

Marijuana and Heart Attacks

Does regular pot use put you at higher risk of stroke or heart disease?

Marijuana without the High?

A cannabis plant has been bred to offer more benefits without the buzz, and it could potentially treat a host of diseases, if it ever makes it to market.

Are All Mental Illnesses Created Equal?

A new study finds that mental health issues like bipolar, depression, ADD and schizophrenia share common genetic roots.

“Roid Rage” Rages On

Steroid use continues to get bad press, but for some athletes the promise of quick muscle mass is just too hard to pass up.

Are Creative Individuals More at Risk for Addiction?

Learn advanced and innovative techniques while becoming effective facilitators of growth and healing. Rapid Trauma Resolution provides emotional freedom to survivors of sexual violence, incest, child abuse and other traumatic events.

Is Internet Addiction Real?

A new study suggests that heavy Internet users experience physical withdrawal symptoms similar to drug users and that their obsessive behavior has other negative effects.

Shame’s Role In Relapse

Does increased embarrassment over your drinking put you at greater risk?

Alcohol As a Sleep Aid?

Alcohol may help you get to sleep, but the rest you get may not be worth it.

McCready Death and Addiction Stigma

The country singer’s suicide has others pleading for understanding and help for those battling substance abuse and mental disorders.

Cut the Calories, Up the DUI Risk?

A new study shows that using diet mixers can make you drunk faster than non-diet options.

Canadian Generics May Feed Addiction In US

As US drug officials continue to fight prescription addiction, are Americans crossing the border to score non-abuse resistant meds that are only available in Canada?

Synthetic Marijuana Tragedy

A Texas teen nearly died after using the mislabeled “potpourri.” Now her family wants her story to alert others to the dangers.

Alcohol-monitoring Ice Cubes

Is there a new invention that can keep you from drinking too much?

La Paloma Treatment Center Opens New Building for Expansion of Outpatient Services

Established treatment center extends Intensive Outpatient Program services with larger building at new location

Drinking On the Job

For those in recovery, work events with alcohol are treacherous, but it is possible to stay sober with a little planning.

Doping In Sports – The Aftermath

When Lance Armstrong sat down with Oprah, one topic that wasn’t addressed was the long-term physical impact performance enhancing drugs have on athletes.

Spotting the Symptoms of SAD

Winter days can give way to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Know the signs and treatment options to avoid self-medicating.