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• States struggle to fight pill mills

  Many experts blame the rise in prescription medication addiction on the increased availability of pills. Some say that doctors are providing prescriptions with little discretion and that these pills often end up in the hands of addicts who use them recreationally. more...

• Prescription drug abuse continues to grow

  Addiction to painkillers and other prescription drugs is quickly becoming one of the greatest substance abuse problems across the country. However, a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that the problem is particularly bad in the Northeast. more...

• Experts: Negative stigmas interfere with addiction treatment

  Most addiction treatment counselors say that dependency on drugs or alcohol is a disease over which addicts have no control. However, many people still view the condition as a type of moral failing, which can interfere with the recovery process. more...

• Warning labels may limit risk of painkiller addiction

  Addiction to prescription painkillers is quickly becoming one of the largest drug problems in the U.S. Many individuals become dependent on medications after taking them for legitimate purposes after receiving a prescription from their doctor. To curb this problem, some experts say that giving patients more warning about the possibility of addiction could play a vital role in reducing the rate of addiction. more...

• Prescription painkillers may be over-prescribed

  Prescription painkillers are strong drugs that can result in powerful addiction that require substance abuse treatment if they are administered improperly. However, a new study has found that the medications are often prescribed excessively, which may lead to more addictions. more...

• Parents may be giving their children too much medication

  Many over-the-counter medications contain powerful drugs that may have a strong impact on children. In fact, some young adults have been forced into addiction treatment therapy after developing a dependency on common medications. more...

• Addiction can affect everyone, group says

  Despite the fact that addiction can strike almost anyone, necessitating treatment at rehab facilities, there is still a stigma attached to it that exists in many parts of society. Those who are struggling with addiction often report that these negative views can make it difficult to get the help they need. more...