An abnormality that makes it more difficult to exercise self-control has been identified in the brains of drug addicts, as well as their siblings who have no history of addiction. Researchers at the University of Cambridge scanned the brains of 50 pairs of brothers and sisters. One in each pair was dependent on cocaine while [...]

A new editorial released this week offers clarity and structure on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology for prescribers, users and regulators. "Through a glass darkly: can we improve clarity about mechanism and aims of medications in drug and alcohol treatments?" is published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the official journal of the British Association for Psychopharmacology ...

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction, acknowledged he had consumed alcohol this week and apologized in a press conference at the Ballpark in Arlington.

The duchess, who accepted her honorary patronages in January, started her duties by visiting a drug and alcohol rehab center

On the chilly morning of Jan. 22, 2009, when everything else in her life seemed to be working out perfectly, Katie Hamilton received a phone call at her home outside Raleigh, N.C.

( SAGE Publications ) A new editorial released this week offers clarity and structure on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology for prescribers, users and regulators.

With approximately 7 million Americans admitting to the non-medical use of prescription painkillers during the past month (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Journey Healing Centers (private drug and alcohol treatment centers) is raising red flags over the dangers of Zohydro, the newest super painkiller, said to be 10 times the strength of Vicodin and pending FDA approval. Painkillers are the second most-abused drugs after marijuana (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.), and big pharma is again seeking an increased share of the $10 billion a year prescription drug market.

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Utah rehab center can now accept insurance policies for drug and alcohol rehab treatment. The Accreditation also ensures that Turning Point meets or exceeds patient care and quality standards.

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Narconon Eastern US Drug Rehab Executives join other Continental Office Executives from around the world at the annual International Narconon Conference celebrating record growth, held in Los Angeles.

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Research from the University of Cambridge found that drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features of the brain, meaning it may be hard-wired for addictive behaviour.