A new study examined why teens with family members who chronically use prescription opioids are at higher risk of long-term opioid use.
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Alaska Celebrates Sobriety Awareness Month
The state will play host to a variety of sobriety-inspired events, wrapping up with a “nationally touring sober pop-up event” on March 30.
A Tearful John Stamos Thanks Jodie Sweetin For Helping Him Get Sober
Stamos tearfully thanked his “Full House” co-star Jodie Sweetin for helping him when he hit rock bottom.
Amanda Bynes Back in Rehab Following Relapse
The former child actor had returned to the limelight in 2018 after a prolonged absence during which she became sober.
How Does AA Work? A Review of the Evidence
AA is cloaked in misconceptions and mysticism: a society of “former drunks” who tout spirituality as a means to cure the chronic, genetic, and life-threatening disease of alcoholism.
Would You Know if Your Friend is High? Here’s How to Tell
Is your friend high? Readhese early warning signs. Knowing what to look for can help you know what to do, and may save a life.
DMX Reflects On Sobriety
In an interview from 2017, DMX got candid about addiction and rap’s relationship with drug use.
Is Drug Use Behind Rising Syphilis Rates?
Syphilis rates have skyrocketed 156% for women from 2013 to 2017—and drug use may be making it worse.
Is Drug Use Behind Rising Siphilis Rates?
Syphilis rates have skyrocketed 156% for women from 2013 to 2017 and drug use may play a prominent role in the transmission.
Cory Booker Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill
“We must also repair the damage caused by reinvesting in those communities that have been most harmed by the War on Drugs,” Booker said in a statement,