The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC.

Very close to rock bottom.

Letters: With the London Drugs Commission recommending decriminalisation, Roy Robertson calls for a unified national drugs strategy. Plus, a letter by Carole Ludlow Mooney

The 20-year-old, whose mother is late reality star Jade Goody, said he will be seeking treatment in Marbella

Armstrong, stripped of his cycling titles for using performance-enhancing drugs, has helped Wiggins deal with his cocaine addiction.

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The 2012 Tour de France winner paid tribute to Armstrong, who was stripped of his cycling titles for using performance-enhancing drugs

Addiction is often described as a disease of isolation, but recovery thrives on connection. While treatment plans and therapy are critical, the power of human relationships shouldn’t be underestimated. Whether it’s the love of a partner, encouragement from a friend, or support from a mentor, these connections can be life-saving.…

Everyday human behavior is guided and shaped by the search for rewards. This includes eating tasty meals, drinking something refreshing, sexual activity and nurturing children. Many of these behaviors are needed for survival. But in some instances, this search for rewards can pose a significant threat to survival.