Kelly Osbourne blames her famous rocker dad for her addiction. What role do genetics play in drug and alcohol abuse? The Osbourne family’s drug problems have been well documented. Dad Ozzy battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol for years, but how did his struggles affect children Kelly and Jack? The two were teens when […]
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More people are suffering with mental issues than previously thought, and those issues, especially when untreated, can contribute to addiction problems. There may be twice as many people struggling with mental health issues than previously thought, according to a new study completed by two Duke University psychologists in partnership with colleagues from the U.K. and […]
Heading back to campus can expose teens and young adults to many substance-related dangers, including alcohol poisoning. It’s back-to-school time and that means new or returning dangers facing your kids. Binge drinking is at near epidemic proportions among college students, with drinking starting earlier and earlier. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (www.niaaa.nih.gov) […]
You’re ready to get help and you have our toll-free number by the phone. Before you dial, though, you want to know just what to expect once you make that call. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get along with answers that should put your mind at ease. What should I […]