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• States work to solve meth addiction

  Addiction to methamphetamine is growing at a rapid rate. Because the drug creates a dependency so quickly, it is often difficult for users to quit their habit without help from drug rehabilitation. Consequently, jail cells in counties across the nation are filling up with addicts. more...

• Meth addiction affects children and parents

  Addiction to methamphetamine is a crippling problem that can destroy lives unless users seek help from rehab facilities. However, it is not only the drug abuser whose life is affected by the addiction. Children are often caught up in their parents' drug habits, which can have a major impact on their development. more...

• Cocaine addiction changes brain chemistry

  Repeated use of drugs like cocaine and other stimulants often causes powerful addictions that can be difficult to overcome without assistance from rehab facilities. In fact, a new study has found that these drugs actually change the brain's circuitry, which makes recovery following addiction a difficult process. more...

• Amphetamines may cause permanent brain damage in teens

  Drug use at any age can cause major damage to the brain. However, the findings of a recent study suggest that amphetamine use may be particularly harmful during adolescence when the brain is still forming, which may underscore the importance for parents to seek substance abuse treatment for their children if they believe their offspring are abusing drugs. more...

• Researchers look for medication to treat cocaine cravings

  One of the greatest hurdles for rehab facilities to overcome when they are treating cocaine addicts is to head off cravings that could potentially lead to relapse. Fortunately, scientists believe that blocking memories that are associated with drug use may help reduce the number of addicts who turn back to drugs. more...

• Researchers identify genetic mutation that makes whites more susceptible to drug addiction

  Caucasians may be more likely to need substance abuse help for cocaine addiction than other individuals, as a new study has found that one in five carry a genetic variant that sharply increases the risk of addiction. more...

• Trent Reznor overcame drug addiction to climb back to the top of the music industry

  Things are currently going well for Trent Reznor, the creative force behind the band Nine Inch Nails. His score for the movie The Social Network was recently nominated for a Golden Globe award. However, things were not always so easy for him. more...

• Law enforcement officers advocate for treatment rather than prison sentences

  Due to the growing problem of addiction to methamphetamine, law enforcement officials across the country are advocating for the use of addiction treatment programs to deal with individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes, rather than lengthy prison sentences. more...

• Researchers find potential genetic predisposition to cocaine addiction in females

  Females who use cocaine may have more to gain from substance abuse treatment than males, as a team of researchers from the University of California has found that they are more likely to seek the drug. more...

• Researchers identify neurological changes that result in cocaine addiction

  Scientists have long known that cocaine causes alterations in the brain, which may account for its intensely addictive properties. These changes often force drug users to seek substance abuse treatment to learn how to deal with their cravings. more...

• Addiction may affect more parts of the brain than thought

  Individuals who use cocaine often become addicted to the drug, even after one use. Addicts frequently report needing support from addiction treatment centers in order to end their destructive habits. more...