Knowing the signs of heroin abuse by a loved one can aid in confronting the problem. Early treatment and intervention is beneficial for recovery.

Apr 13, 2010 - Mark Little

Fighting for peace, democracy, and women's rights, Meena founded RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan...and paid with her life.

Jul 5, 2011 - Jen L. Jones

Heroin is a deadly drug. With extended periods of use, tolerance shoots up and the risk of overdose skyrockets. Learn about how heroin effects the brain.

Sep 12, 2010 - Kathleen Odenthal

Opiate addicts are turning away from street drugs like heroin, preferring the safety of strong prescription narcotics like Oxycontin.

Jul 26, 2010 - Peter McAlpine

Opioid addiction is a deadly disease, but for severe cases there is finally an alternative to the oftentimes lifelong prison of Oxycontin, Heroin or Methadone Maintenance

Sep 1, 2008 - Kris Kohler

The consequences of alcohol addiction are extremely serious. A recent report in The Lancet rated alcohol as the most harmful of all drugs.

Nov 24, 2010 - Robert McKelvie

Methamphetamine, also commonly known as "crank" or "speed" is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Meth is cheap and has a strong propensity to become addictive.

Dec 25, 2008 - Karen Stephenson

Drug and alcohol addiction is a cultural enemy. Treatment is vital to overcoming addiction, but is useless to those addicts that remain in denial about a problem.

Nov 22, 2009 - Allison Westbrook

Substance abuse and addiction in the workplace can cost employers thousands of dollars in lost productivity, legal fees and medical insurance coverage.

Jun 23, 2010 - Jill Reichhoff

Crack addiction devastates families, jobs, relationships and health. Treatment programs can work but in the end, the user has to want to stop their habit.

Nov 18, 2009 - Catherine Owen

Irish research shows addicts on methadone programme still abusing crack cocaine and other substances. The Irish Government drugs policy needs to change

Jul 9, 2010 - Frank Parker

Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks.

Jan 9, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

This article discusses what defines a "psychic addict," providing real life examples, and makes suggestions for dealing with this serious addiction.

Oct 19, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Elizabeth Wurtzel, author of New York Times Bestseller "Prozac Nation" struggles through drug addiction in "More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction."

Dec 7, 2010 - Audrey Kuronya

Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved drug to help reduce opiate addictions and an alternative to methadone treatment.

Feb 3, 2010 - Kristen Nichols

A substance derived from the root bark of an African plant is being used in a medical subculture to allegedly cure heroin and other addictions.

Feb 7, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja

Gambling, food, sex, alcohol and drug abuse top the list of addictions. This article explains the five most common addictions and where to seek help.

Jun 1, 2010 - Vickie Britton

This little known medicine has been sidelined in the United States as a treatment for addictions. In countries where it can be used, the results have been promising.

Jan 26, 2009 - Kevin Gustina

Addictive drugs overload the reward pathway in the brain. Dopamine receptors shut down and the brain's ability to naturally produce dopamine is reduced.

Feb 8, 2011 - Karen Klefstad