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Opinion: Charlie Sheen's Dangerous Message on Drugs

As a former addict, I found Charlie Sheen's recent comments minimizing addiction not terribly surprising. I remember the days of smoking crack and the feeling of invincibility that went along with it, as well as laughing at people in recovery. I didn't think I needed any help. My delusions of grandeur were spectacular,...

'Family Affair' Child Star Johnny Whitaker Now Drug Counselor

Actor Johnny Whitaker is most famous for his six seasons on the popular 1960s TV series "Family Affair," but he considers the most important time of his life the 13 years he's been sober. Whitaker's childhood was spent acting on TV shows like "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters" and in family movies like "Tom Sawyer" and...

Melissa Gilbert: 'Miley Wanted to Get Caught'

(Dec. 14) -- From one former child star to another, Melissa Gilbert is telling Miley Cyrus to get real. The former "Little House on the Prairie" star talked to AOL News in an exclusive interview about Cyrus' claim that she was smoking salvia out of a bong, after video captured her inhaling what some assumed was an illegal...

Opinion: Cough Syrup as Problem Drug?

(Oct. 25) -- Is cough medicine a problem drug? Cough medicine? An alarming bit of data suggests that it might be: One in 12 American teens, according to a survey by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, reports slugging down a bottle of cough syrup in an attempt to get high. A detailed study done for the Department...

Addiction-Curbing Injection: A Monthly Dose to Kick Hard Drugs

(Oct. 13) -- A once-a-month injection could help opiate users kick their habit for good, without many of the downsides inherent in current drug treatment options. The medication is called Vivitrol, and it was approved Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of addiction to opioids, like morphine and...

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WATCH: 'The Situation' Opens Up About Drugs Addiction & Rehab

Nearly six weeks after "Jersey Shore" cast member Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino left rehab , he's now speaking candidly about his struggle with drug abuse.

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Mothers and Mandatory Minimums

This Mother's Day was be another bittersweet one for Janet Earle.

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Demi Lovato Struggled With Cocaine Abuse?

It's sad to hear this but awesome to see her back in action.

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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Cocaine Abuse: 'Being A Celebrity Can Be Dangerous'

The 19-year-old singer just released a new music video for her hit song, " Give Your Heart A Break ," she's currently on a successful South American tour , and she recently showed off her healthy beach body in Brazil!

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Autumn Whitefield-Madrano: Is Makeup an Enabler for Addicts?

If I use the phrase "addicted to makeup," I'm usually referring to how uncomfortable I feel going out in most social situations without the stuff.

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06/01/12 Getting unhooked from a life of addiction Source: South Delta Leader The exit doors of the hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan swung open and the rush of sub zero winter air pouring into the building produced a chilling and defining moment for Susan.
06/01/12 Brooke Mueller back in rehab for crack cocaine... Source: FOX News Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, is back in rehab for her crack cocaine addiction, Radar Online reported Friday.
06/01/12 Narcotics Anonymous - Hope for Addicts Source: Trinidad & Tobago Express SUBSTANCE abuse has been blamed for many of crimes and social ills taking place in this country.
06/01/12 Recovery Brands Taps Pamil Visions PR as Agency of... Source: PRWeb Trier, Germany (PRWEB UK) 1 June 2012 Pamil Visions PR , an international strategic communications and engagement agency, today announced the addition of Recovery Brands LLC to its growing roster of public relations clients.
06/01/12 Voluntary Market Withdrawal of Hip Component Source: ABC - KAIT K8 - Jonesboro AR Information contained on this page is provided by companies via press release distributed through PR Newswire, an independent third-party content provider.

Background on drug abuse

Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to a maladaptive patterned use of a substance (drug) in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods not condoned by medical professionals.

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