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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.

Elements of Addiction Recovery

Recovery from addiction is not a condition but a process, and a never-ending one, at that.

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.

Building Resistance in Adolescents: Peer Pressure vs. DARE

Two studies look at the influence of peer pressure and substance abuse prevention programs on the risk-taking behavior of adolescents.

Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference

Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.

Exploring Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

The New York Times has published an explosive new piece on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, or CHS.