Featured Articles  Why Sports and Steroids are a Deadly Combination
This long overdue article discusses the many problems in the sports today. Not only do these problems affect professional players, but they also affect teens just starting... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
Buprenorphine Addiction Treatment Wonder Medication
This godsend treatment for opiate addiction is long overdue. This new medication, derived from the opium poppy, eliminates withdrawals and cravings without euphoria... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
Dangerous Highs Derived from Inhalant Use
This article discusses the many facts and dangers of inhalants. It also offers in-depth knowledge of the different types of inhalants and their effects on adolescents... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
Why an Addicted Brain Makes Such Poor Decisions
This in-depth article covers the interactions of the brain with drugs and when and why it manifests itself as addiction... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
Crossing the Line from Pain Treatment to Addiction
This fact-finding article illustrates the thin line between being treated for pain and becoming addicted... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM 
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Why Jeff Rutstein Had to Stare Death in the Face Before He Finally Quit Using Drugs
Rutstein, 40, was addicted to anabolic steroids, alcohol, street drugs and prescription drugs. As a teenager, the Massachusetts native began taking steroids... By Daniel Casciato, MBA
The War on Drugs: Soldiers Fighting Against the War
Learn what the troops are facing in the fight against terror. Learn the stories from the frontline that show the real battle against drugs... By Joanna E. Cain, BSN, BA, RN
Affirmations: Saying "Yes" to Life, Truth and Recovery
The amazing stories chronicles the struggles of facing your addiction. Heart-breaking moments make this a must read for anyone facing addiction or those helping someone else... By Christie McKaskle
Stop Standing in Your Own Way: Susan Armstrong's Story of Survival and Success
Study how Susan Armstrong beat her addiction and survived. This story of success will impower you to make the same changes... By Christopher Cussat
John Baugh's Story of Hope
Read about John Baugh's amazing stuggle with addiction and the wonder treatment that saved him... By Daniel Casciato
20 Keys to Successful Treatment Outcome
Learn the critical keys for successfully treating addiction. Following these guidelines, you will get the most out of your treatment and increase your overall chances for recovery... By Christie Bates-MacKaskle
Stigma: A Major Barrier to Treatment for Addiction
This article studies the many stigmas associated with addiction and how to deal with them in the recovery process... By Christie Bates-MacKaskle
Methamphetamine Abuse: It's Not Myth
Learn how methamphetamine abuse is much like the past myths about flying and what makes it so special... By Linda Logdbergh, Ph.D
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30 Good Reasons to Remain Drug-Free
With so many good reasons to stay drug free, are there possibly any benefits from drug addiction? Read all 30 reasons and discover the many benefits of beating addiction... By Pat Olsen
Recovering Your Family Holidays with the 12-Step Method
We all know how a lot of people dread the holidays. This must-read article discusses how to get through the holidays on a postive note... By Christie Bates-MacKaskie
Simma Lieberman Shares Her Success Story in Overcoming Drug Addiction
Learn about this amazing woman's struggles and major achievements... By Daniel Casciato
Recovery Tips for Hurricane Survivors
Learn the many issues and ways to cope from a devastating event like Hurricane Katrina... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
10 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Recovery
Whether you've been in recovery from addiction for a few days or several decades, these basic, yet profound, principles can help protect you from relapse... By Christie Mckasckle
Could Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Save Alcoholics from Memory Loss?
Alcoholic malnourishment can lead to a vitamin deficiency which results in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Learn how Thiamine can reverse this process... By Olasimbo Olanusi, MD, FASAM
Mark Machado's Recipe for Recovery
Learn how Mark Machado's passions for art changed his life... By Daniel Casciato
Dekalb Drug Court
Superior Court Judge Robert Castellani was tired of seeing the same people go through his courtroom as a result of drug abuse. Learn about the rehabilitative program he set up in DeKalb county to help these individuals... By Daniel Casciato
Tribute to a Recovery Hero
We all know the story of recovery, but learn about this man's amazing struggle from his background and to where he is at today... By David Whiters
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