New drug addiction treatment tools are being developed at a quick pace. But can technology help addicts stay clean? We ...
Comprehensive guide to illicit drug use, abuse, and addiction. Scientific guides to the most used and dangerous drug people use today.
Principles of drug addiction treatment
Today's drug addiction treatment can be summarized in two main principles: stabilization and education. We talk to Dr. D ...
Methadone side effects
Methadone treatment for opiate addiction can be effective. But some doctors can be critical of the practice, usually an ...
Former heroin addict describes free drug rehab centers
Former heroin addict, Richie Farrell, paints a picture of free drug rehab in his book "What's Left of Us". Intelligent, ...
Teen drug abuse statistics: Top 5 government sites
Where can you go for the latest teen drug abuse statistics? We list the top 5 government websites where you can download ...
SAMSHA / SAMHSA – A source of drug addiction recovery help?
The U.S. government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) just updated their website. ...
Help for drug addicts
This month's topic is prescription drug addiction. Just a brief reminder of the steps that you can take if you suspect ...
Top 10 official addictions to illicit drugs in America
Every year SAMHSA , the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reports on the official trends in add ...
Drug Addiction Treatment – Acupressure
Acupressure and acupuncture are treatment alternatives that can help relieve symptoms of alcoholism and addiction. The ...
Biofeedback as a tool for substance abuse cessation
Electroencephalographic (EEG) biofeedback has been employed in substance abuse treatment for over three decades. But c ...