Nils Bejerot and the five factors leading to drug addiction

During his life, Swedish psychiatrist and addiction specialist Nils Bejerot riled many individuals in the research community with his unique views on the origins and risk factors for addiction. While most research stated (and continues to state) that addiction is the result of a combination [...]

For decades, individuals who have tried to overcome alcohol addiction have aided their cause by smoking. Cigarette smoking represented an alternative behavior to fill the void left when that person stopped smoking. While the dangers of smoking are well documented, it was always seen as [...]

As if the rise in teenage prescription drug abuse wasn’t bad enough, now many young people are mixing a variety of different medications together in attempt to achieve a more potent euphoric effect. Unfortunately, as the death of actor Heath Ledger should have proven, mixing [...]

Every day, millions of people turn to products with names like Red Bull, Monster or Redline for a burst of energy that will (if the advertisement prove correct) help give them an energy boost and enhance their focus. While the claims of these products is [...]

Proving once again that it is better to be famous than lucky, Ryan O’Neal’s 23-year old son has managed to avoid serious jail time after his recent arrest on charges of Methamphetamine and heroin. Instead, Redmond will return for another stint at drug rehab which, [...]

Currently, one of the biggest drug abuse problems facing the gay community is crystal meth addiction. Crytsal meth, a powerful stimulant, is being used in the gay club scene by men who want to stay up longer, increase the euphoria of the scene and reduce [...]

In October, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s travelling museum exhibit, Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause, made it’s way to Los Angeles for an extended run at the city’s California Science Center. The exhibit is a truly unique way to spread the word [...]

There are so many things from our youth that once seemed pure and are now besmirched by revelations, temptations and too much information. Until now, MARSHA BRADY seemed a pretty safe bet to stay off of that list, but alas, it just wasn’t meant to [...]

Look, if someone you know has become addicted to heroin, they’re probably NOT going to come right out and tell you themselves. But the problem is that, they need help! So that means you are going to have to figure it out for yourself and [...]

After an alcohol fueled binge with his 20 year old girlfriend, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood entered into rehab for alcohol addiction, drug addiction and compulsive sexual behabvior. The 61 year old is now facing legal troubles as his wife prepares to sue him for [...]