The five signs your child is addicted to their iPad – and how to give them a …
Dr Graham explained that if this reluctance increases and 'it becomes harder and harder to get them to do anything other than engaging with technology', they may be showing signs of addiction. 'A bit of groaning at having to do anything else is common … Read more on Daily Mail

Prescription for Addiction
Williams says the number one telling sign of addiction is continued use despite consequences. The Prescription for Addiction series will continue Wednesday with the medical misuse of opiates. Area professionals will discuss how one becomes addicted … Read more on WHIZ

Six signs that you may be an addict
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (R) speaks to the media at Toronto City Hall November 5, 2013, next to his brother Doug (L). Ford admitted Tuesday that he has smoked crack cocaine, probably "in one of my drunken stupors", but insisted he's not an addict. Read more on CANOE

Experts say Rob Ford is showing classic signs of denial
Dennis Long, co-founder and executive director of Breakaway Addictions treatment services in Toronto, said in his view "what we're seeing in the current situation with Mayor Ford is clearly a case of denial." Not everyone who is addicted to alcohol or … Read more on CTV News

1 in 6 unemployed are substance abusers
About 1 in 6 unemployed workers are addicted to alcohol or drugs — almost twice the rate for full-time workers, according to the government's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey shows that 17% of unemployed workers had a substance … Read more on CNNMoney

Drug use, decision-making and the blunders of Rob Ford
Needless to say, the man has made some questionable choices recently. While Mayor Ford has vehemently denied all accusations of drug or alcohol dependence, this pattern of poor decision-making is reflective of impairments in self-control and … Read more on The Guardian

CARE brings its program to combat drug abuse into Collin County
Barker has 14 years of experience working with families in private and educational settings for adolescent substance abuse and addiction. She earned a master's degree in family studies and human development from Texas Woman's University. Barker is a … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Signs of designer drug Molly
Alana, a 21-year-old from Spring Lake, was a pre-medical student at the University of Michigan living in the party scene, going to raves, drinking, and even using cocaine. She was also using the designer drug Molly — a powder or … Her parents … Read more on WOOD-TV

Trey Radel — from lawmaker to lawbreaker
Radel isn't Rob Ford, the Toronto mayor who jokes about his substance abuse. He's not even Marion Barry, who blamed his drug arrest on others. Yet Radel acted Wednesday as though the most important thing were his job, not his recovery. He said in his … Read more on Washington Post

Paul Flowers arrested over drugs scandal
He has since been engulfed in allegations of illegal drug use, gay sex, questions over his expenses claims at a drug charity and drink-driving. It also emerged he had resigned as a Labour councillor after adult material was discovered on his computer. Read more on Telegraph.co.uk

Long road to substance abuse treatment for NH Medicaid patients will soon be …
The change means that for the first time in the state's decades-old Medicaid program, participants will have access to treatment for addiction to alcohol and other drugs, which treatment officials say will save money overall by addressing the root … Read more on Concord Monitor

Editorial: For substance abuse treatment, a ray of hope
The bad acts that land inmates in jail or prison often have drug or alcohol addiction as a contributing factor: erratic, dangerous behavior and the desperate need for cash to finance their habits. And their inability to get treatment on the outside no … Read more on Concord Monitor

Mayor Rob Ford is not receiving treatment for drug or alcohol abuse
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has had a busy few days, packed with appearances on three American media outlets, his own television show in Canada and two chaotic city council meetings that all but ousted him from his current position. Despite all of … Read more on Salon

Alcohol and hard drug addiction on the rise
Nearly 9000 people requested treatment for drug addiction, 9544 people were treated for alcohol addiction in special clinics and 22,838 underwent this treatment in outpatient facilities. The cost of alcohol and drug addiction treatment reached 1110 … Read more on Prague Daily Monitor

Grants give alcohol/drug battle a boost
… being the highest priority. Following the merger with the Midland Area Partnership for Drug Free Youth in 2012, The Legacy Center began researching the correlation between developmental assets and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youths. Read more on Midland Daily News

Arlington school's ribbons raise awareness of alcohol, drug abuse
Students at Arlington's Weston High School took a stand against drug abuse during their recent Red Ribbon Week, which included classroom door decorating. From left are Natasha Turner, teacher Cindy Christoferson, Bree Salgado and Connor Holdaway. Read more on HeraldNet

How Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use shines spotlight on …
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford's troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public's understanding of the disease and … Read more on The Globe and Mail

ABC says Elizabeth Vargas is in alcohol rehab
NEW YORK (AP) – Veteran ABC News reporter and "20/20" anchor Elizabeth Vargas is in treatment for alcohol dependency, the network said Wednesday. Vargas, who is 51 and married to singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, last appeared on ABC in October. Read more on WGCL Atlanta

ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas in rehab for alcohol addiction
I am in treatment and am so thankful for the love and support of my family, friends and colleagues at ABC News. Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge one day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek … Read more on Examiner.com

Toronto council to make Ford mayor in name only
Although the mayor has admitted to excessive drinking and using and buying illegal drugs, he and his family insist he is not an addict and does not need rehab. Still, even … "The problem drug Rob has is alcohol, that's obvious," Morris told the AP … Read more on WGCL Atlanta

Toronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of powers
Although the mayor has admitted to excessive drinking and using and buying illegal drugs, he and his family insist he is not an addict and does not need rehab. Still, even … "The problem drug Rob has is alcohol, that's obvious," Morris told the AP … Read more on WGCL Atlanta