A new study shows that painkiller addiction isn’t the only risk when it comes to using opioids like OxyContin.

Homeless man Ted Williams was given a second chance, but the road to redemption isn’t smooth, and now he’s admitted the need for addiction treatment.

Mental health disorders and substance use may have played a key role in the Tucson shooting spree, but is the media missing the opportunity to educate about co-occurring disorders?

Lohan is free again, after spending three months in treatment for her addiction issues. All eyes are on the former party girl to see if she’ll be able to stay clean.

Rates of driving under the influence are lower, but the problem is far from solved.

Is there a connection between brain strength and meditation? A new study suggests it can help raise your brain power and overpower addiction.

Seizures of illegal drugs are on the rise in Turkey. What’s to blame for the spike and why is the country such a popular drug thoroughfare?

Bipolar disorder can go hand in hand with substance abuse, so what should you look out for if you fear someone has this disorder?

Celebrities seem more prone to substance abuse, but it is a problem of availability or something in those who are drawn to the spotlight?

Mindfulness is a key component when it comes to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy process, but how does it work and why is it essential to DBT?

For decades, drug-seeking travelers have been flocking to Amsterdam to take advantage of the area’s coffeehouse culture, but Dutch officials want to make a change.

Why does relapse happen and how can someone pursuing sobriety avoid the pitfalls?

A new group of celebrities and pseudo-celebs report for treatment in front of the cameras.

Jackass star Steve-O gets by with a little help from his friends on the set in order to stay sober and healthy.

A disco-era musician was recently sentenced to seven years in prison for sexual conduct with several minor boys, attributing the incidents to alcohol use.

Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson’s tragic death may have been due in part to abuse of a popular over-the-counter cold medication.

Teens learn differently, socialize differently and develop differently than adults. Now a study shows they are affected by drugs differently, too.

Caffeinated alcoholic drinks like Four Loko and Joose may be a thing of the past soon as the FDA prepares to ban the dangerous beverages popular with kids.

Prescription pain meds Darvocet and Darvon are being pulled from the market at the request of the FDA after trials show a potentially serious heart issues can result.

Actress (and wife of Ellen DeGeneres), Portia de Rossi, has a new book out which details her struggle with bulimia and the pressure for perfection that led to her disorder.