SBB was sad to see that celebrities Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan got arrested again for drug possession and drug use. This is an old story by now—a celebrity gets in trouble over and over again for substance abuse, their most recent mug shot is on every gossip Web site, they go into rehab for [...]
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Sex addicts can be men or women and can identity as being gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or transgender. But do heterosexual men who are sex addicts have particular attitudes towards women? We explore here.
As the prescription painkiller problem continues to escalate, authorities are working to create more stringent regulations, in an effort to stop the abuse of these drugs. From educational programs, to cracking down on pain clinics, to disposing of unused pills, programs are continually being brainstormed and implemented that try to stop the abuse of prescription [...]
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National Drug Facts Week is coming, and teens all over the country will be talking. To get the conversation started, NIDA has created a booklet, Drugs: Shatter the Myths, that separates fact from fiction about drug abuse and addiction.
As you’ll notice, the ‘thought’ questions below also appear at the back of the booklet. We want [...]Prescription drug abuse is such a growing problem that there has been much time and thought put into finding ways to stop it. New initiatives have been created, focusing on education, prevention, and treatment, and millions of dollars have been pumped into the cause. But still, prescription pills continue to ruin countless lives. The DEA [...]
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Many teens have questions about drugs. On Drug Facts Chat Day, NIDA scientists get to listen in and answer these questions from students all across the country.
Here’s one from “zippy do da” from Kingswood Middle School in New Hampshire:
Why do teens who smoke think they are so cool?
There could be many reasons why [...]Nine years ago, our country was attacked. The loss of life and devastation have greatly impacted our country. As we remember September 11, we can learn how to heal and how to move on. For the first few years after the Trade Center attacks, every anniversary of September 11 was a full day of remembrance. [...]
Many of us have strong opinions about athletes using steroids to short cut their way to being stronger or faster. But it’s not just us—it’s also the 30-plus thousands of coaches and schools who use the ATLAS and ATHENA models in their sports programs.
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Who knew the brain of worms was similar to those of humans – similar enough to scientifically test the effects of alcohol on the human brain?
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After an initial recovery attempt at a London treatment facility for alcoholism in 2007, The Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers returns to treatment in hopes this time recovery will continue, leading to a healthier, sober lifestyle.
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AiR and PCH welcomed 150 guests at the Rose Cafe in Venice Beach, California in the name of support and recovery in the battle against behavioral health disorders.
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