Those suffering from post-traumatic stress are two-to-three times more likely to becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs, a new study shows.

DJ AM had been working on an MTV reality show that helped others struggling with addiction when he was found dead of a suspected overdose.

A drug may fade from the headlines, but it never really goes out of style. Is heroin, which became a hot drug in the ‘90s, still popular among substance abusers?

Why are substance users much more likely to be smokers?

His death brought to light the King of Pop’s use of prescription medication, but it took two months for authorities to rule his death by a powerful anesthetic a homicide.

When it comes to misuse, kids are finding that one time can be deadly with OxyContin.

As less government money is spent on drug prevention, the costs of cleaning up the fallout from substance abuse skyrockets.

Interfering in the life of a friend or family member can be risky, but if an addiction is threatening their health you can’t afford to keep quiet.

What is detox, why is it important in the treatment process and how does it help improve your chances of long-term recovery from addiction?

La Paloma gives the details of how heroin addiction affects the addict mentally and physically.

Californians see pot as a cash crop that can solve the state’s money problems. But will legalization lead to a costly addiction problem?

Risk of substance abuse and mental health issues can be tracked genetically, ensuring faster treatment and better health.

Americans 18-25 are at high risk for drug and alcohol use and many need treatment, so why aren’t they getting help?

From “social” to “pro,” the different classifications of gamblers each have different characteristics and degrees of danger associated with them.

Drug treatment center, La Paloma, offers facts about cocaine addiction and its effects on the human body.

The recession may find shopping addicts hitting rock bottom sooner. How do you know if you’re out of control?

La Paloma staff member Harold Connell gives an inside look at a life in recovery through blog posts.

The partner of a sex addict is often lost in the shuffle during treatment, causing new problems.

Coverage of celebrity addictions like Abdul, Eminem and Steve-O give us an inside look at the damage done and the triumph – and ongoing struggle -- of recovery.

An alleged murder by a med student with a gambling addiction has changed Craigslist forever, but are we focusing our efforts in the right place?