Substance dependence

Addiction Recovery: You Might Be at Risk of Another

Addiction recovery: You might be at risk of another
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
If you're in recovery from an addiction, odds are good that you might pick up another, say addiction experts. Some new studies show connections between… Continue reading

5 Addiction Myths That Slow Recovery

5 addiction myths that slow recovery
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
The subject of addiction is plagued by myths and misinformation that have made it harder for addicts to seek treatment and to return to a normal life.
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Drug Rehab Center, Benchmark Recovery Center, Guest Stars on the Dr. Phil Show

Drug Rehab Center, Benchmark Recovery Center, Guest Stars on the Dr. Phil Show
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Benchmark Recovery Center will be appearing on the hit program, The Dr. Phil Show on Thursday, September 13, 2012 to offer… Continue reading

Minnesota's First Substance Abuse and Addiction Strategy Takes Aim at Heroin, Prescription Drug Abuse

Minnesota's first substance abuse and addiction strategy takes aim at heroin, prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
The State of Minnesota is releasing its first-ever substance abuse and addiction strategy Thursday, with an immediate focus on heroin… Continue reading

Reader Letter | Promote Recovery for Disease of Addiction

Reader letter | Promote recovery for disease of addiction

Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction Treatment

September is National Addiction Treatment and Recovery Month. While crimes associated with drug trafficking and drug abuse attract media attention, too little ink and… Continue reading

Writer to Share His Journey to Recovery From Cocaine Addiction

Writer to share his journey to recovery from cocaine addiction

Filed under: Symptoms Cocaine Abuse

The Reach for Recovery event, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Bohan Auditorium of the Richardson Health Center, is sponsored by the nonprofit DeKalb… Continue reading