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Chris Thrall left the Royal Marines to find fortune in Hong Kong, but a year later was in psychosis from crystal meth addiction and working for a major triad gang. "Eating Smoke", a humorous yet moving first book, is his account of what happened ...

Caffeine is a mildly addictive substance, causing a physical dependency with unpleasant, but relatively mild and short-lived withdrawal symptoms. RateTea has published a new guide on this topic, including both discussion of symptoms and remedies.

The goal of the Manual is to engage individuals in the recovery process, increase individual insight, motivate, and sustain change through education and skill development.

Couple Buck Traditional “Treatment” Methods in Favor of Penetrating The Soul

Amy Winehouse’s death which has been turned into a “cult mystery” of the “Tragic 27 Club" is to deflect from the importance of young, talented musicians who were plagued by the disease of addiction.

Sex, Drug Alcohol & Food Addicts Share Stories of Triumph

Former Sex, Drug, Alcohol & Food Addicts Share Stories at Free “Mocktail” Reception At Beverly Wilshire May 10

New Method Wellness will host a special Live Concert Charity Fundraiser to benefit the Ashland Home and Charle Street. The event will entertain guests with live music from multi award-winning Folk Americana artist Cathy-Anne McClintock.

Distributors and major drug chain retailers get their first hands-on presentation of the Teensavers Home Drug Test Kit, the latest and most complete total solution for the family drug problem.

New Method Wellness, a premier drug and alcohol abuse treatment center located in Southern California, today announced that it has further expanded its evidence-based services by adding a neurofeedback component to its comprehensive treatment program

An experimantal art therapy workshops is helping addiction treatment clients at Life Works Community explore feelings and ideas that would otherwise remain unexpressed.

C4 Recovery Solutions announces its Physician Mentor/Mentee Scholarship Program for the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders & the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders

Recovery Now! has launched a new iPhone app called “recoverynow” featuring the weekly radio show and daily addiction blog updates all available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users.

SOBA Malibu Recovery Center, a California licensed addiction center, is pleased to announce that Joy Lazarus has joined its clinical staff as the Equine Therapist.

Colorado Springs, CO — April 5, 2010 — Free substance abuse counseling and treatment provided to pregnant women and women with dependent children at the Harbor House Clinic.

Drugs and alcohol dramatically impair the lives of two promising young lovers in A M Clarke’s romantic mystery novel, Dutch Courage.

Drug courts & Jail Diversion Programs evolved to address the revolving-door cycle in which DUI & DWI offenders moved in and out of the justice system. They make the offender seek proper treatment in a monitored environment outside the jail system.

Structured Living LLC., With 63 Beds Among Its Eight Gender Specific Furnished Facilities, All Located In Ann Arbor Michigan, Has Emerged As A Major Player For Quality Rehab Aftercare Sober Housing For Men & Women In Recovery.

On the 15th of January 2010 we will welcome our first new clients into the brand new rehabilitation treatment center.

Following the hit Young America Season, comes a new season to launch the new decade. Addicted to You is a season of three contemporary plays exploring addiction - Drugs, alcohol, love, even idealism. It runs from 5 February to 13 March 2010.

Alya Nuri is a 9 year old girl who is the author of the series "Things Every Kid Should Know-Smoking, Drugs & Alcohol". Her mission is to bring awareness amongst kids of her own age as well as older ones to avoid this stuff and live a healthy life.

What have you been dreaming of accomplishing? What is your full potential? What gifts and abilities has the Creator built into you? How do you turn your dreams and desires into reality? The answers are in "Full Recovery" a book for our time.

The Institute of Addiction Medicine (IAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Volpicelli, M.D., PhD as CEO and President. In this role he will define the mission and strategic goals of the Institute’s philanthropy.

A perfect play about Heroin addiction and it's effects on family. There will be post performance reception and party.

Information about drug use is now just a click away with the recently launched DopeStats.com. The new site is an online statistical database documenting drug use in more than 3,000 counties in the United States.

After reading Sobriety: A Love Affair with Life, you will be able to live and love life once again!

Drug abuse is consider a very serious matter in today's society. People with substance abuse or chemical dependency suffer from a disease.

Women at Homeless Shelter Form Special Bond with "Daughter Denied" Author Alretha Thomas

A leader in addiction treatment has announced a state by state categorization of help, guidelines, and tips for use by United States citizens who wish to achieve localized help.

Those who have tried to seek help but just couldn’t seem to make the connection have a new resource in their efforts- one of which that gives free access to professional opinion day or night.

A new type of drug detoxification information program has been released onto the Internet for the greater good of those who have access to Internet.

Those who are willing to seek help with their alcohol addiction can now find lists of resources in which to better their state of living with a few clicks of the mouse.

A leader in alcohol addiction information has announced and released the new wave of topics relating to drug addiction.

Self-help is an industry where companies seek to make money off the troubles of others- but one resource is looking to change that.

An online resource well versed in the subject of drug addiction has recently released a state-by-state drug addiction list in which to help drug addicts find addiction help.

Over 30 self help support group meetings, workshops and exhibits will provide information from traditional & alternative addiction recovery and mental health organizations and agencies and will be available throughout the day.

With Pope Benedict XVI currently visiting the United States, many American Catholics are wondering: Could their “innocent” drug use be putting their mortal souls at risk?

Meth production threatens children’s safety

Will your kids spend the summer drinking and using drugs?

Summer celebrations raise danger of drunk driving

Party schools—are they safe for your child?

Rising Above the Influence: A True Story About Alcohol, Drugs and Recovery, the inspirational new book by Stephen Della Valle now available

TreatmentUSA.com and HalfwayHouseUSA.com have launched a new series of eBooks to assist those who are seeking recovery from addiction and alcoholism. By simply visiting one of the sites, you can download your free copy of How to Find Sober Living.

As Prescription Drug Deaths Increase – DEA Reduces Restrictions on Schedule II Drugs

Oak Tree Delray showing signs of more services than others in the industry, plans for expansion of facilities and services. Treatment centers and detox's have their requests answered.

Vicki P. Bowman has written an inspirational memoir regarding the evils of alcoholism and how she reclaimed faith in the Lord. She'll touch your heart as you follow her life into the depths of despair and observe her slow climb back to sobriety.

Vicki P. Bowman ventures into the realm of non-fiction with the release of her memoir, "Spiral into Hell," which was edited by Mario S. Fedele, author of "God's Gift."

Ten years ago Hammonds walked away from twenty years of drinking, doping, stealing, lying and fighting and has never looked back. Today he is a husband and father absent the craving for drugs and alcohol, and sharing his experiences with others.

“Methadone related deaths continue their upward trend in many areas across the Country. Currently Methadone is the #2 Killer Drug in the United States”, say HARMD, Inc. (Helping America Reduce Methadone Deaths).

“Investors informed on New Certification Program on Owning and Managing Successful Transitional housing