Drug Addiction Articles

• Encouragement is Vital to Healing

  What we know when we first enter recovery is that there is so much that we don't know. We may step out of treatment and into recovery with a deep and abiding fear that we will make the wrong decision or, worse yet, make no decision at all. more...

• Nicotine Replacement Drugs Poisonous for Youngsters

  In New Zealand in particular, there have been a spike in the number of calls to the National Poisons Centre as a result of youngsters being exposed to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) drugs. more...

• Study Identifies Partner Abuse Problem Among Male Drug Addicts

  A study determined that six out of 10 drug abusers will direct some form of violence against their intimate partners. As a result of these findings, the study also suggests that there is a high rate of domestic violence against women by male drug abusers. more...

• Addicts Paid Not to Procreate

  Making the world a better place, one less crack baby at a time? That's what Barbara Harris is trying to do by providing drug addicts in the US and UK with cash to keep from conceiving. more...

• Sports Involvement May Curb Drug Use among Teens

  Sports provide kids a positive outlet for pent up energy. They teach youngsters the importance of teamwork and the payoff for hard work. Involvement in sports helps give troubled teens direction, educate them regarding maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, and build their self-confidence. Turns out participating in sports may also help kids steer clear of drugs. more...

• Kids of Moms Who Abuse Drugs More Likely to Think About Suicide

  Children in mid-childhood whose mothers abuse drugs or alcohol are more likely to think about harming themselves or committing suicide, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska. more...

• Females Abuse Drugs More Because of Genetic Factors

  Two new studies found differences in the way females and males use drugs. more...

• Parental Involvement Necessary to Help Reduce Drug Risk for Teens

  If parents pay attention to their teen's approach to technology; can they identify signs that indicate a higher risk of addiction? Without proper knowledge of those signs, the answer is likely no. According to research in this field, understanding the signs and paying attention can make a difference. more...

• Property Crimes Rise When Addicts Cannot Get Help

  Industry experts believe the best way to break the cycle of addiction and the ripple effects on the surrounding community is to provide early treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. more...

• Car Bomb in Juarez Points to Growing Sophistication Among Drug Gangs

  The last few days has seen a sharp increase in the death toll as a result of Mexico's battle with drug cartels. more...

• Drug Arrests Continue throughout the Country

  Investigators say that have recovered significant amounts of heroin, marijuana, OxyContin, meth and crack cocaine. more...

• UK Set to Require Alcohol Industry to Include Info on Labels

  This move is an attempt by the UK government to curb its binge-drinking culture. more...

• Study Examines Link Between Lower Childhood IQ and Adult Mental Disorders

  Findings from this study show that children with lower IQs have an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders as adults. These disorders can include schizophrenia, depression and generalized anxiety disorder. more...

• Studies Examine Potential Nutrient to Offset Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  A recent Red Orbit piece addresses the new ways that doctors are searching for in an attempt to protect unborn babies from the dangerous health impacts that are caused by a drinking mother. more...

• Concern Over New "Alternative" Tobacco Products

  Health officials are concerned about the newest tobacco products that are packaged to look like candy. more...

• Rutgers University Participates in Statewide Prescription Drug Disposal Program

  The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that more than 9 million people abuse prescription drugs. more...

• Costs of Substance Abuse to West Virginia Health Care System

  A new report finds that alcohol and drug abuse cost West Virginias health care system about $116 million in 2007. more...

• Substance Abuse Increases in New Jersey Schools

  In New Jersey, school violence declined by 5 percent, but substance abuse rose by 4 percent, according to an annual report released today. more...

• Former Partner of Comedian Matt Lucas Battled Cocaine Addiction before Killing Himself

  The former partner of British comedian Matt Lucas was battling a drug addiction when he apparently killed himself. more...

• Heroin Abuse Overtakes Cannabis in South East Ireland

  Heroin has overtaken cannabis as the most abused drug in Ireland's South East. more...

• One Drug Bust Occurs in the US Every 18 Seconds

  A new FBI report revealed that there is one drug bust in the United States every 18 seconds. more...

• How to Beat Marijuana Addiction

  If marijuana has taken over your life, or if your life has become a roller-coaster ride of using marijuana to escape daily stresses and problems, it may be time to think about quitting. more...

• Methadone Use Rising Among Teens

  Nevada is seeing an increasing trend of methadone being used as a party drug for teens. more...

• Fighting a Drug War in Nigeria

  Nigeria is an international gateway for cocaine from Latin America and heroin from Asia to users in Europe and the United States. more...

• Licorice Ingredient Could Help Treat Cocaine Addiction

  An ingredient in licorice shows promise as an antidote for the toxic effects of cocaine abuse. more...

• Study Examines Inhalant Use and Abuse among Adolescents

  Use of inhalants among adolescents aged 12 to 17 was down in 2007, but the rate of use remained fairly stable between 2002 and 2007. more...

• Seroquel Gaining Popularity on Streets

  Seroquel, which is used to treat adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is now gaining popularity on the streets as a sleep aide. more...

• Why Teens and Alcohol Don't Mix

  Adolescent alcohol consumption increases the likelihood of dependence later in life because teenagers brains are not yet fully developed. more...

• Thailand Government to Destroy 6 Tons of Drugs

  The Thai government will destroy more than 6 tons of methamphetamines, amphetamines, and heroin on World Anti-Drug Day. Methamphetamine addiction is a growing problem in Thailand. more...

• How Crystal Meth Sent Rising Political Star into a Downward Spiral

  Methamphetamine addiction made Marshall Smith go from having a bright future in politics to living on the streets of Vancouver. more...

• In Over Your Head with Prescription Drugs? Where to Turn For Help

  Many people become addicted to prescription drugs after being prescribed pain medication due to an accident or surgery. more...

• Economic Impact from Substance Abuse Staggering

  The costs of drug addiction go far beyond the price of the addict pays more...

• Choosing the Right Rehab Center

  Some tips on choosing a drug rehab more...

• Prescription Painkiller Drug Addiction

  Prescription drugs have long been a bigger drug addiction problem than illegal drugs, and the problem continues to grow more...

• What Is Addiction

  How do you define addiction? more...