Since he was 11 years old, Scott Smidt smoked marijuana to escape depression. But now, 10 months after he was arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer, Smidt has found a new ...

Six men recovering from addiction say forming a rock band has helped to give them hope, joy and purpose. The group, called ...

Musician Matt Willis will front a new series that explores addiction and recovery in south Wales. The three-part documentary ...

Over 29.3 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from drug addiction. Some return to drugs, but some recover ...

The new residence, exclusively for people ages 18 to 25 with drug and alcohol addictions, reflects increasing recognition that treatment of that age group — the most vulnerable to substance abuse — ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police program aimed at keeping people addicted to drugs out of jail is being expanded because it's working so well. Donald Davis is a heroin addict, but with the help of ...

Texas Health’s Addiction Recovery Center began using virtual reality in treatment in July. The tool helps patients practice going to environments where there might be alcohol or drugs, like a house ...

PLAINS TWP. – A priest active in the fight against drugs told local clergy members Thursday that they should embrace addicts. The Rev. George Clements founded the One Church-One Addict program in ...

The graying of America is being reflected in the nation’s drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by ...

Among the wretched drug addicts, she is the heroine that brings the sun to their lives. Celina Kithinji, the deputy senior public health nurse at the Coast Provincial Hospital, is committed to help ...

Marketing researchers are turning increased attention toward major social problems, such as homelessness, compulsive purchasing, and abortion. The authors extend these efforts by establishing some ...

The reality TV personality says in a new documentary, "I learned so many tricks, so many things I never even thought of from my fellow addicts that were in there." Kelly Osbourne wasn't impressed with ...