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Social networking has become a sort of legal nightmare that is under watchful eyes from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). Social media has become the new venue for any sort of product promotions. Alcohol is not an exception to this type of promotion. ...

Which addictions cost society the most? Hands down, the "hard addictions" take the greatest toll on our economy, according to Forbes. Of course, many addictions (take pornography and sex addictions, for example) haven't been researched extensively enough to make accurate comparisons. ...

With the recent passing of singer Whitney Houston, 48, the celebrity world's wound of addiction is torn open once again. Immediately after her death, rumors swelled that it must have involved the drugs that she battled throughout her career. In truth, it did involve these drugs and her name was etched onto a memoriam list that included Billie Holiday, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, John Belushi, Amy Winehou ...

An addiction to gambling can affect people of all ages, but older individuals may be more susceptible and it can cause greater harm. One report suggests that if a person's addiction comes later in life, it may be more difficult for them to acknowledge that they have a problem and seek help. ...

As warm Gulf Coast air streams to the north, college students are called to sandy beaches and Spring Break parties. Spring Break is associated with wild parties and free-flowing alcohol. But recent research has shown that these youthful celebrations are actually causing brain damage in students that are engaging in binge drinking. ...

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is becoming more open about his struggles with addictions to prescription painkillers, including posting information on his own website that he has voluntarily moved forward with treatment for the addiction by entering an inpatient addiction center. ...

A drug used to treat high blood pressure is also effective in stopping nightmares of patients with posttraumatic stress syndrome, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. ...

Eleven drugs approved in the 1990s for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are increasingly being used off label for less serious conditions such as anxiety, attention deficit disorder, sleep difficulties and dementia in adults, and behavioral problems in small children. ...

According to ABC News, a 42 year old doctor paid little attention to the medical histories of her patients and her disregard has resulted in three deaths from prescription drug overdose. ...

As he emerges into the television scene with a remake of the sitcom "Hawaii Five-O," actor Alex O'Loughlin is also making headlines for an addiction to prescription pain medications. ...