Drug Abuse

Crack addiction devastates families, jobs, relationships and health. Unfortunately, treatment programs are rarely successful and tough love is the only true option.

Nov 19, 2009 - Catherine Owen

The sudden death of music legend Michael Jackson last June brought the issue of prescription drug abuse into the spotlight.

Nov 2, 2009 - Hatty Copeman

Drug abuse is epidemic. In the United States, there are some 25 million people addicted to alcohol and drugs, and the cost to society is one trillion dollars annually.

Oct 26, 2009 - Nelson Acquilano

It's essential that parents take the time to form an open line of communication with their children regarding teen drug abuse.

Oct 15, 2009 - Emily Rogers

It's important for individuals to educate themselves and their teens about the dangers associated with being addicted to meth.

Oct 13, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Sometimes the only way to help individuals addicted to meth is to hold an intervention and help them face drug rehab.

Oct 13, 2009 - Emily Rogers

It is very common for individuals to become addicted to marijuana.

Oct 8, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Weed (marijuana) is the most abused drug in America. This article examines the different behavioral treatments available for weed addiction.

Oct 7, 2009 - Grace Ferguson

Drug abuse, so often done in secret, can be mistaken for stress, depression or even teenage angst. Knowing the signs could very well save the life of a loved one.

Oct 4, 2009 - Yvette Sajem

Is marijuana good or bad? Many myths float around about this drug, and not all of them are true.

Sep 21, 2009 - Adela Chang

The depression after opiate detox is unbearable for many recovering addicts. Several natural treatments are available to improve mood.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

With a variation of Christian drug counseling and drug rehabilitation, individuals can be on their way to a successful recovery.

Sep 17, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.

Aug 30, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Drugs found in Michael Jackson's body are a mix that can cause serious, even life-threatening adverse effects.

Aug 30, 2009 - James Cooper

Ecstasy was originally used as a tranquiliser for horses and shuts down the nervous system. It can cause permanent brain damage. Read on to see what people and users say.

Aug 19, 2009 - Anita Saran

The biggest recreational users turn to drug addiction by curiosity of pills found around the home.

Aug 13, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

Teens & kids are getting high on legal drugs found at home. Some are selling to make money, perhaps even to help out at home. Do parents recognize the legal drug abuse?

Aug 2, 2009 - Mary King

Prescription drug use starts with legitimate reasons like cough, insomnia and pain, but repetitive use moves the user down the road to prescription drug abuse.

Jul 25, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

Prescription and OTC drug abuse goes beyond home medicine cabinets. As dormitories open each semester, new college students gain easy access to legal drugs.

Jul 15, 2009 - Mary King

Ecstasy addiction leads to depression and insomnia. This alternative medication helps with the drug withdrawal symptoms.

Jun 17, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

According to new research by a noted Harvard psychologist, drug and alcohol addiction is not a disease as previously believed, but a matter of individual choice.

Jun 16, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

Xanax addiction causes many side effects that are difficult during withdrawals and recovery.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

This article is for readers who are seeking drug free community grants.

Jun 10, 2009 - Kristi Carter

Know if your loved one has an opiate addiction.

May 14, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

Dilaudid is quickly becoming a pill that leads to drug abuse and opiate addiction.

May 5, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh