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Video: Celebs Share Their Recoveries to Give Hope

By McCarton Ackerman

A new video campaign, "You Are Not Alone," aims to inspire and encourage the families of young addicts. MORE  

Can Salvia Help Beat Addiction to Other Drugs?

By Luke Walker

Researchers claim the psychoactive plant salvia divinorum contains anti-addictive properties. MORE  

Playing a Better Melody

By McCarton Ackerman

Melody Anderson was one of the hardest working actresses in Hollywood in the '80s. Now she’s one of the top addiction therapists.  MORE  

In The Rooms: A Holiday Haven

By Luke Walker

The sober social network provides important tools and events to help people in recovery at this time of year. MORE  

How Can You Drug Test an Entire City? You'd Start With a Spoonful of Sewage

By Dirk Hanson

Is the nation ready for city-wide urine testing? NPR looks into the matter. MORE  

Columnist Says He Would Cheer the Death of Addicts

By Dirk Hanson

But Irish press ombudsman says drug users are entitled to hate speech protection. MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Dirk Hanson

Memory Loss From Binge Drinking, Kidney Cancer From Cigarettes, and Addiction From a Life of Football Injuries. MORE  

Addiction Counselor Robs Banks for Cocaine Money

By Dirk Hanson

You can’t say he doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to drugs. MORE  

Former Assistant Drug Czar Slams the Medical Establishment

By Dirk Hanson

Provocative Penn psychologist ponders what would happen if our health-care system treated diabetics like it treats most addicts. Nothing good. MORE  

Katie Holmes Drug Shocker: Tab Admits Addiction Story Was Crap!

By Kirwan Gray

Katie Holmes smacks down the Star over false drug rumors. As penance, the tabloid will donate millions to a foundation called Dizzy Feet. MORE  

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What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

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Las Vegas Liquor Store Removes "Offensive" Billboard

The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.

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Coffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

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Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

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Rihanna Is "Going to Rehab for Love Addiction"

The singer is reportedly seeking 12-step treatment to help her move on from Chris Brown.

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My Imperfect Sobriety

I didn’t follow all the rules when I was new to program and I still don’t. Part of me knows that’s exactly how it should be. 

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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