Addicts fight to maintain recovery throughout their lifetime. Ending use of the drug of choice plays only a small role in staying clean.

Jun 30, 2010 - Karen Stephenson

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's largest addiction teaching and mental health hospital. CAMH is a world-leading research center.

May 31, 2010 - Karen Stephenson

Thinking about getting help but not sure what to expect? Here are some of the things that usually take place in Substance Abuse Treatment Centers.

Jan 30, 2007 - Lura Seavey

More than half of men and almost three quarters of women in substance abuse programs have children.

May 19, 2009 - Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Getting confused between abbreviations like AODD, ACOA, AlAnon, and AA? Need help understanding the difference between enabling and codependence?

Jan 20, 2007 - Lura Seavey

More than one diagnosis? Not to fear. If recovery is the goal, it can be achieved. The first step is to start. Where? Admit there are problems and seek help.

Sep 10, 2008 - Jeannie Delahunt

Substance abuse and addiction in the workplace can cost employers thousands of dollars in lost productivity, legal fees and medical insurance coverage.

Jun 23, 2010 - Jill Reichhoff

Substance abuse grips so tight that self-cessation is unattainable. In many cases, psychological dependency on drug use or alcohol can only be broken with intervention.

Aug 27, 2008 - Karen Stephenson

Group therapy for substance abuse and mental health can be done outdoors, in a park, while throwing discs!

Jun 2, 2011 - Aaron Rankin

Different theories about substance abuse have led to the development of various models of addiction. The model a service adopts influences its approach.

May 17, 2010 - Paul Garrigan

Substance abuse happens frequently among mental ill patients for various reasons that can range from peer pressure to alleviating negative thoughts.

Sep 25, 2010 - Debra McDaniel

Childhood play in East Germantown convinced a boy to serve the U.S. Catholic Church as a Maryknoll Brother.

Jan 25, 2011 - Mike Virgintino

Substance abuse recovery requires devotion to a nutritional plan. Changes in diet and general health help the recovering addict regain brain function.

Apr 24, 2011 - Karen Klefstad

Teen drug abuse is a major problem in America. Knowing what to look for will enable you to identify if your child is abusing drugs.

Nov 10, 2010 - Mark Little

A conversation with a drug and alcohol professional yields practical information for those interested in a career in the substance abuse profession.

Mar 11, 2010 - Melissa Hodges

Most abusers are unable to treat themselves to stop abuse. It is important for those with any problem with drugs or alcohol to seek the best treatment.

Aug 8, 2009 - Kathy Eastwood