Police are being warned to be extremely cautious when handling any drugs after 11 Connecticut officers fell ill during a…
Katie MacBride
Would You Become ‘Un-Addicted’ If You Could?
“Physicians who are familiar with alcoholism agree there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an…
8 Things I Didn’t Know When I First Got Sober
1. I still crave alcohol sometimes. And that doesn’t mean I’m doing sobriety wrong. There are many people who feel…
AA Isn’t a Cult (But I Could See Why You’d Think That)
As practically anyone who’s part of a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) knows, criticism of this approach to recovery…
The Power in Powerlessness
Admitting I was powerless over my alcoholism did an amazing thing for me: It gave me options.
Six Anti-Drug Ads We’ll Never Forget
“This is your brain on drugs” is probably the most famous of the “don’t do drugs” advertisements. But do you…
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…
Seven Mood-Boosting Shows You May Not Know
You’ve seen “Arrested Development.” You’re caught up on “Orange Is the New Black.” Check out more make-you-smile series and shows…
What Type of Drunk Are You?
A Nutty Professor? A Mary Poppins? How about a Hemingway? New research takes a deeper look into how our personality…
The Addiction.com Q&A: Sarah Hepola, Author of ‘Blackout’
“For me, ‘I’m an alcoholic’ is a phrase of incredible hope,” says Hepola. “It means you have a way out.”
How Bad is Your Candy Crush Saga ‘Addiction’?
Or maybe your game of choice is Trivia Crack. Or Game of War-Fire Age. Whatever the app, you’re likely hooked.
Movie Review: ‘The Culture High’
This powerful 2014 documentary explores what the filmmakers say is profound irrationality behind criminalizing marijuana.
