Drug Abuse Treatment Blog Posts

There may not be a cure for addiction, but treatment can help.

People who identify as LGBTQ may face social stigma, discrimination, harassment, and violence. This can put them at greater risk...

A fire chief in New Hampshire is helping people who misuse opioids. His example is inspiring fire departments around the...

By learning more about how drug cues work, scientists might gain insights into how to prevent relapses and help people...

A person who's trying to stop using drugs can sometimes start using them again. Fortunately, treatment can help to lower...

Could gene research help treat drug problems—or even prevent them from happening in the first place?

A problem with drug or alcohol use is something to get help for, not something to be ashamed about.

Why can’t people who have an addiction “just stop” using drugs?

If there had been a treatment that worked, Jacob would have used it. He’d had several treatments that helped some—but...

Fictional characters are sometimes depicted dealing with issues of drug use and addiction. How accurate are their experiences?