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The new DSM-5 is the object of an ongoing smackdown by critics for everything from its minor changes to its very existence. But there is one major change that addiction treatment providers can applaud. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve been going to rehab for the past 15 years. But this is my last one—I hope. MORE
By Bryan Le
Kicking pot has been found to cause withdrawal symptoms similar to nicotine in regular users. MORE
Former Mexican liaison to the US charged with cartel involvement, UK heroin users face anthrax threat, and new Mark Ruffalo film explores sex addiction and recovery. MORE
By Eliza Player
As Hurricane Sandy menaces the eastern seaboard, addicts will have their own concerns. An ex-heroin user recalls the 13 dark days she stayed on in New Orleans after Katrina hit. MORE
Recovering opioid addicts (and some studies) praise the oil's ability to ease withdrawals. MORE
NYC Mayor backs measure to curb pot possession arrests, drop-out increase hits India's tobacco rehabs, and Big Alcohol prepares to target Twitter users of drinking age. MORE
By Reina Berger
Many recipients of NeuroElectric Therapy swear by its ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and enable long-term sobriety. MORE
By Maria Diaz
I never had a drug problem until a doctor prescribed me benzos to treat panic attacks. It worked—and then I got hooked. So am I an addict? MORE
Medical professionals should keep their eyes peeled for signs of infant drug dependency, say pediatric doctors. MORE
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