Doctors use a variety of treatments to help people affected by serious substance problems and other mental health-related issues. Some…
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the History of Addiction Treatment?
The history of addiction treatment in the United States is a colorful, confusing and contradictory one. It’s best chronicled in…
Methadone v. Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
For yourself, be sure to follow your doctor’s instruction and do not mix this drug with other substance unless directed…
Should Drug Testing Be Part of Addiction Treatment?
Our writer takes a look at whether testing is infantilizing or empowering to addicts. The answer depends a lot on…
What Do You Wish More People Understood About Addiction?
We asked the Addiction.com community to answer this question — and got hundreds of comments. Here’s what they said.
What Are the Odds You’ll Get Sober On Your Own?
A lot of people — but not everyone — kicks addiction without help.
Why Isn’t Medication Used More Often to Treat Alcoholism?
At least four medications have been approved to treat alcohol use disorder. But only about 10% of people who could…
When Your Loved One Leaves Rehab Early
Treatment isn’t over, but your family member or friend has called it quits. What do you do next?
Are Daily Doses Of Methadone The Right Choice?
For many people seeking an escape from heroin or OxyContin addiction, methadone may seem like a no-brainer. But is it…
Prescription Painkillers: Risks And Treatment
In 2010, 12 million Americans aged 12 and over reported using a prescription painkiller non-medically in the past year, and…
The Dangers Of Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is a dangerous activity, but most people who do it don’t realize the risks they are taking. One…
Sex Addiction Recovery: Beyond Abstinence
Among the AA set, the term “dry drunk” is frequently used to describe a condition of returning to one’s old…
