Addiction Articles

Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug-abuse prevention campaign. This years' theme is “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free," and the campaign is being celebrated from October 23rd through October 31st. Since 1985, Red Ribbon Week has encouraged...

"Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles and you have to change it." – Jamie Lee Curtis. I so appreciate the humility and transparency of those that are in the public eye sharing their journey. Each day is a celebration when fighting off the war of...

Do you recognize the signs and symptoms of overdose? What is the impact of drug use and overdose on family, friends and those experiencing it? International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose...

Today's Ted Talk is called "Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong," by Johann Hari. This talk in particular gives really interesting insight as to the causes of addiction, and how we, as a society, can change our perspective on addicts. Watch the...