New research may have found a connection between brain strength and meditation, but what does this Eastern practice really do and how does it work?

Hormone Replacement Therapy’s benefits have long been touted for regulating imbalances, but do they also help women avoid addictive urges?

A new study rates alcohol as more dangerous than heroin and crack.

Mental health screenings should be a regular part of addiction treatment to make sure the whole person recovers.

Bipolar sufferers are aware of the emotional issues it causes, but they also need to know it puts them at higher risk of substance abuse.

Before heading back to jail, T.I. says he’s ready to earn back people’s trust. Are his troubles tied to addiction or is he just addicted to trouble?

Is Charlie Sheen relapsing or just blowing off some steam?

The medical marijuana debate has come to Tennessee with a new bill introduced recently.

A failed drug test has resulted in a new lengthy treatment stay, but she insists she needs to get back to work. Meanwhile, the judges and experts remain unmoved.

Who’s to blame when an individual dies from abusing prescription drugs? The trial of those accused of providing pills to Anna Nicole Smith hopes to answer that question.

Mindfulness is a major component of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy process. How does it work and why is it essential to DBT?

The Internet is littered with home remedies for drug detox, but taking chances with your health when seeking sobriety can be deadly.

Some studies show that ADHD sufferers may use drugs to self-medicate as a way to deal with their disorder.

Puffing on pot can make you nearly three times more likely to develop the incurable lung disorder COPD.

Mindful workouts like yoga can play a key role in the treatment process, helping to center and calm those moving toward recovery.

A drug policy official has some harsh words about the ineffectiveness of America’s war on drugs.

The club drug known as “Special K” is now shown to cause pelvic pain and urinary incontinence as well as the other more well-known dangers.

Mental health screenings are an important part of treatment, allowing the experts to pinpoint any underlying issues that could undermine recovery success.

A positive drug test has landed troubled actress Lindsay Lohan back in jail.

Hit TV shows and award-winning films don’t make you immune to relapse as writer and producer Aaron Sorkin tells W magazine.