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Drug Abuse in U.S. Higher Than in Rest of World, U.N. Report Finds

Drug Abuse in U.S. Higher Than in Rest of World, U.N. Report Finds

According to the most recent end-of-year World Drug Report by the United Nations, the United States is one of the countries most affected by …

Cocaine Use and Driving Impairment

Cocaine Use and Driving Impairment

Cocaine is the popular name for the illegal, addictive chemical ethylbenzoylecgonine (known in its powdered form as cocaine hydrochloride and in its …

A Nation of Junk Food Junkies: A Closer Look at the American Addiction to Processed Foods

A Nation of Junk Food Junkies: A Closer Look at the American Addiction to Processed Foods

All the way back in 1976, a recording artist named Larry Groce released a novelty song called “Junk Food Junkie.” This catchy little tune told …

The Challenge of Addictive Prescription Drugs

The Challenge of Addictive Prescription Drugs

Certain prescription medications carry a strong potential for addiction. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and some commonly misused …

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Addiction Treatment

Living With Your Imperfections in Recovery

Living With Your Imperfections in Recovery

Everyone knows that human beings are not perfect. Why, then, should we find it so difficult to comprehend that imperfections do not mean that we are a failure? For the average person who is not in recovery, learning how …

A Parent’s Overdose has Dramatic Effects on Their Children

A Parent’s Overdose has Dramatic Effects on Their Children

In any addictive situation, it is often the children who are most overlooked. They bear the brunt of the emotions of the adults in their lives while struggling to deal with their own. In the midst of each addictive …


Culture & Media

Adam Ant’s Comeback After Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Adam Ant’s Comeback After Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

During the 80’s and early 90’s British pop star, Adam Ant had girls swooning with his music. In fact, MTV’s female viewers once voted him the sexiest man in America. But after he released his hit “Wonderful” …

Kris Kross Rapper Falls Victim to Substance Abuse

Kris Kross Rapper Falls Victim to Substance Abuse

Chris Kelly will likely forever be remembered for his pre-pubescent career as a rap star. As part of the duo Kris Kross, he and partner Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith had a No. 1 hit “Jump” that stayed there for two …