addiction treatment
By Tony O'Neill
Portugal's successful example of treating drug addiction as a health problem, instead of a matter for the police, is threatened by cuts. MORE
Over a third of people who seek addiction treatment do so for poly-substance-abuse, new data shows. MORE
Even those meth users who go to rehab have a long-term success rate of just 12%, says a new study. MORE
By Sam Lansky
Tom Cruise recommends Scientology to heal Russell Brand, Frances Bean Cobain advises Demi Moore's daughters, and "The Situation" is sued over his addiction. MORE
The UN treatment estimate is huge—but the cost of lost productivity due to drug abuse could be even higher. MORE
By Bryan Le
Why US addiction treatment isn't truly "medical," American Legion challenges Indiana smoking ban, and heroin burrito-smuggling deputy jailed. MORE
Recovering opioid addicts (and some studies) praise the oil's ability to ease withdrawals. MORE
By Jeff Winkler
How different are evangelical Christian drug-and-alcohol rehabs from their secular cousins? The Fix investigates. MORE
A relay of riders is covering 3,000 miles to attend inspiring events at Drug, DWI and Veterans Treatment Courts. MORE
CRC, run by Mitt Romney's old company, is the largest rehab operator in the world. With 30,000 patients a day—and growing—can it still offer effective treatment? MORE
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