By Tracey Logan
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Drug and alcohol use peaks wildly during the 30-day run up to New Years. But which drugs are actually most addictive? The answers may surprise you. MORE
By Jesse Singal
Last week, the new healthcare law was beat up by Supreme Court conservatives. But if you aren't aware of what's at stake for people in recovery if the law goes down, that's no accident. MORE
By Kevin Gray
High-profile, cocaine-fueled meltdowns are old hat on Wall Street. The truth is, finance is more haunted than ever by addiction, compulsions and eating disorders. Here's why. MORE
In a pre-trial study, French researchers testing Baclofen achieved an 80% success rate treating heavy drinkers. MORE
Naloxone is a cheap, safe, lifesaving drug that could save countless people from overdosing on heroin and other opiates. So why isn't it in every first aid kit? MORE
Staying fit can be very helpful for people who are trying to keep clean. But for some people, excessive exercise can be equally addictive. MORE
Studies show that maintenance therapy is the most effective treatment for opiate addiction. So why are abstinence fundamentalists so bitterly against it? MORE
Once, he'd found her smoking sexy. But the day after the wedding, he demanded she quit. Or else. MORE
A recent New York Times story about a vaccine that may help curb addiction provoked a rabid response from many recovering readers. Why? It's true that we're years away from a magic bullet. But why are we so fearful of finding one? MORE
Childhood abuse massively increases the risk of people turning to drugs and alcohol. A little advice to fans of "tough love" treatment like Dr. Drew: Try a little tenderness. MORE
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