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Substance Abuse

New Homelessness Report Mysteriously Silent on Substance Use Disorders

HUD annual report shows a sharp rise in homelessness but says little about causes and cures.

With a Little Help From My Friends

During the winter holidays, social media websites heat up with communication between people who do not want to lose their sobriety, and others who are on hand with encouraging words.

Surprising Good News in the Battle Against Substance Use Disorders

The Monitoring the Future Survey shows a surprising and steady decline in teenage substance abuse.

California Sober

This term has many different meanings, depending on whom you ask, and requires an individualized recovery approach.

Professional Comedians Are Just Different, That’s All!

Standup comedians tend to openly discuss their addictions, be it to alcohol, tobacco, phone, sex, and so on.

Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety

Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.