Crack cocaine: How addictive is it?
It's been commonly accepted that crack is more addictive than other drugs, but addictions researchers and drug counsellors say it's hard to compare the addictiveness of specific substances because drug-taking is a highly individual experience. Is it … Read more on CBC.ca

Expert panel confronts adolescent drug, alcohol addictions during forum
Approximately 55 people gathered the evening of Nov. 18 at the Cambridge Medical Center to hear a panel of experts discuss substance abuse in young people. Karla Patrick and Nicki Klanderud of Allina's Community Engagement department, who … Read more on Isanti County News

Drug Addiction Rehab Center Coming To Port LaBelle Inn?
LABELLE, FL. — A large non-profit organization may be planning to house drug addicts and the homeless at the 47-room Port LaBelle Inn. Applications filed with Hendry County indicate Saint Matthews House of Collier county wants to change the property … Read more on Southwest Florida (blog)

Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller
Published: November 15, 2013. Addiction experts protested loudly when the Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful new opioid painkiller last month, saying that it would set off a wave of abuse much as OxyContin did when it first appeared. Read more on New York Times