Drug Addiction does not only impact the person using drugs. Family, friends, co-workers, and the community are all impacted by the drug user.
New animal research is enabling a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of drug addiction in humans. more...
Using methamphetamine during pregnancy poses a significant risk to the mother and fetus. more...
A 23-year-old mother who was caught with heroin hidden inside her body avoided jail yesterday when the judge ordered her into a drug treatment program. more...
Some people claim the muscle spasm drug baclofen eliminates their cravings for alcohol, but many addiction specialists are skeptical. more...
America's drug czar looks to Baltimore's drug court system for ideas for the nation's drug treatment strategy. more...
MRT seeks to make inmates think about the way they make decisions and re-evaluate their choices. more...