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MADD opposes lowering drunk driving limit, drugs and prostitution ring busted at New Jersey senior home, and marijuana-like medicine could treat PTSD. MORE
What actually takes place in addiction treatment? In the third of a three-part series, Dr. Tom Horvath shows exposure therapy in action as an alternative to avoidance in the treatment of cravings. MORE
By Sarah Beller
The subjects of the documentary were victims before they became offenders, the director tells The Fix. MORE
By Bryan Le
Doctors say traumatic events caused a man to develop "vampiric alternate personality." MORE
Psychotropics drugs "intensify" veterans' suffering, ADHD meds don't benefit pre-schoolers, and John Goodman talks about being a "raging alcoholic." MORE
Scientists discover a way to suppress memories that could be used to treat PTSD and addiction. MORE
A controversial treatment for PTSD that involves doses of the drug "ecstasy" claims an astounding 75% success rate. MORE
By Sarah Beller
Paying to help vets with mental health and addiction problems is the smart course of action, as well as the right one. MORE
They risked their lives for their country. Now, even as conflicts in the Middle East heat up, drug-struggling vets and active-duty soldiers find they can ask little in return. MORE
New lab research discovers heavy alcohol use rewires the brain, making it harder for alcoholics to recover from trauma. MORE
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Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.
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A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.
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A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.
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The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.
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