The Cost of Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects more people than you’d think and costs the US billions per year.

New College Drinking Danger

An incident on a university campus has people talking about the alcohol enema trend which may have led to one student’s .45 blood alcohol level.

Alcohol Enemas

Experts need to be aware of the practice of alcohol enemas (also called “butt chugging”), because it may be happening on college campuses.

New Synthetic Drug Nothing to “Smile” About

A new crop of lab-created substances with names such as “Smiles” are hitting the streets.

Is Hitting Rock Bottom a Myth?

Don't wait for an addiction to get worse before you look into how to make things better. In the world of substance abuse, rock bottom may be too late.

Darrell Hammond and Larry Gatlin to be Featured at National Conference

Renowned actor, comedian and New York Times best-selling author joins legendary country artist and songwriter for a Foundations Recovery Network conference on integrated treatment

HEROES IN RECOVERY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL AWARDS TO CELEBRATE EVERYDAY HEROES WHO AID THE CAUSE OF TREATMENT

Online nominations begin now with awards being presented at Foundations Recovery Network’s spring 2013 Freedom and Recovery Conference

FOUNDATIONS RECOVERY NETWORK ACQUIRED BY PRIVATE INVESTORS COMMITTED TO GROWTH

Is the Idea of Gateway Drugs a Myth?

Is there any truth to the popular myth that using “gateway” drugs will lead to hardcore drug use?

The ABCs of Fentanyl

This powerful opioid painkiller isn’t as well known as some other drugs, but it’s just as dangerous when misused.

Diagnosing Shopping Addiction

It may not rate as a clinical diagnosis like drug abuse or alcoholism, but the problem is real and has some definite similarities to substance abuse.

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Olympic Athlete Steps Up to Increase Awareness About Drug Dangers

Nigerian gold medalist Chioma Ajunwa-Opara is on a crusade to get the message out about the dangers of drugs to athletes and how to win drug-free.

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Meth-Inspired Candy Going Too Far?

An Albuquerque candy shop is selling treats inspired by the show Breaking Bad that mimic a popular and dangerous drug, stirring a nationwide debate.

Rural vs. Urban Substance Abuse

Addiction rates and types vary greatly by location, but the stats in this new report will likely surprise both city-dwellers and their country counterparts.

Grandma Pleads Guilty to Drug Ring Charges

An elderly New York woman will be sentenced soon on two felony drug counts, proving you’re never too old to make bad decisions.

Is Mexico Winning the Drug War?

President Felipe Calderon thinks so, insisting his administration has made progress in bringing down the cartels.

The Balance of Danger and Safety with Prescription Drugs

Drugs like thalidomide have caused birth defects and even death, so how do they make it market and into our medicine cabinets?

Can Your Use of the Internet Predict a Depression Diagnosis?

Online activity, like how often you chat, email or switch between Web applications, can show that you’re depressed – before you’re even aware yourself.

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Combining Alcohol and Drug Abuse Adds New Dangers

All addictions are not created equal, and if someone is mixing substances, it’s important for treatment professionals to be aware when that person enters a program.

HEROES IN RECOVERY AND LA PALOMA ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL RACE IN MEMPHIS, TN

A Heroes in Recovery 6K Run/Walk event is taking place on October 6 to support those in recovery and break the stigma associated with addiction.