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• Lawmakers look for new ways to battle rising addiction rates

  The news concerning rates of opiate addiction and other forms of chemical dependencies are far from encouraging. Public health officials have reported dramatic increases in the number of drug abusers, particularly those who use prescription medications recreationally. However, many state lawmakers are leading efforts to correct the problem by whatever means they have available. more...

• Opiate-related deaths become more common

  Public health officials across the country are reporting increases in the number of individuals who struggle with opiate addiction. In many areas, this has resulted in a spike in the number of people found dead of overdoses more...

• Antidepressants may help recovering opiate addicts overcome depression

  Individuals who are working to overcome an opiate addiction often report symptoms of depression throughout the recovery process. These include sleeplessness, low energy levels and poor mood. Now, a new study has helped explain this phenomenon and may offer hope to those experiencing these symptoms, which may interfere with relapse prevention efforts. more...

• Providing emotional support helps addicted family members seek substance abuse help

  Addiction in families can cause tremendous stress and put pressure on relationships. However, experts say that addicts have much better chances of recovery when they receive strong support from their loved ones. more...

• Officials battle increasing opiate use

  Drug enforcement officials continue to battle high rates of opiate addiction. Despite some progress in recent years, experts say that drugs like heroin and oxycodone are making a comeback , resulting in an epidemic of addiction. more...

• Communities continue to struggle with opiate addiction

  Despite strong relapse prevention efforts, local drug enforcement officials continue to report troubling signs in the battle against opiate addiction. Some communities are saying that the problem has reached epidemic levels, and are calling for increased drug rehab programs to help residents fight their addictions. more...

• Opiate addiction remains prevalent in some areas of the country

  While some U.S. communities are seeing their rates of opiate addiction diminish, others are less fortunate. The problem continues to stubbornly hold sway over many people in some parts of the country, and refuses to be eliminated. more...

• Suboxone treatment may benefit opiate addicts

  Opiate addiction can be extremely difficult to overcome, and quitting without some kind of help is often not an option. In addition to drug rehab, addiction experts say that combining a medication like suboxone with a treatment plan can greatly increase an individuals odds of successfully quitting. more...

• Military looks for clues in opioid addiction

  Some individuals are able to end their dependency on drugs or alcohol with simple determination and hard work. However, most addicts need help from addiction treatment centers end their destructive habits. more...

• Supervised methadone treatment may reduce deaths among heroin addicts

  The use of methadone in heroin addiction treatment therapies has long been controversial. While it has been shown effective in weaning addicts off of the deadly drug, experts have also warned about the potential for misuse and abuse. more...

• Buprenorphine may improve the health of babies born to addicted mothers

  Several recent studies have shown that substance abuse treatment programs that include the use of buprenorphine rather than methadone may be more effective at reducing cravings in pregnant women who are addicted to opioids as well as in their newborn babies. more...

• Mental illness poses unique challenges to drug rehab efforts

  When Daniel first started seeing Susan Patrovi, an attending physician at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and the medical director of Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles, the signs of opiate addiction were plain to see. The Los Angeles Times reports that the man was withdrawn and homeless. Nothing that the physician tried seemed to help him. more...

• Opiate pain relievers carry significant risk for adverse outcomes

  Increasingly, powerful drugs are being prescribed to treat pain. However, this could be causing an uptick in opiate addiction, as well as other harmful outcomes, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. more...

• Holiday stress may cause some recovering addicts to relapse

  The holidays can be a difficult time for families that have a member who is dealing with opiate addiction. The stress of travel and dealing with family conflict may be enough to push an individual back into bad habits. more...

• Opioid use grows among young people

  Heroin addiction is a growing problem among the nation's youths, as many of the individuals who seek substance abuse treatment for the problem are in their early 20s. Some are even younger. more...

• New drug marketed to kids creates deadly addiction

  When taken by itself, heroin delivers a powerful high that can result in an equally strong addiction. However, authorities across the country are warning that the drug is now being mixed with other substances that can increase its addictiveness, elevating the chances that users will need substance abuse treatment. more...

• Officials: Problem of childhood exposure to drug use is growing

  Heroin addiction is a growing problem in many parts of the country. Law enforcement officials are saying that the situation can destroy families and seriously impact the lives of children when parents do not seek substance abuse treatment. more...