NIH system to monitor emerging drug trends
The University of Maryland's Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) will receive five years of funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to develop NDEWS. “NDEWS will generate critically … Read more on National Institutes of Health (press release)

Doctor warns of unpredictable ingredients in Spice that can cause bad trips
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Spice refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures that produce a high similar to marijuana. It's also called K2, fake weed, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, Moon Rocks, and other names and labeled "not for human … Read more on News Sentinel

Lunch lady rises to teachers union leader and takes on all comers, bluntly
Lily Eskelsen García, 59, a telegenic, guitar-slinging firebrand, has made her unlikely rise to the top of the National Education Association as the union faces the most daunting political challenges in its 157-year history. She is already fighting … Read more on Washington Post

UI study: How stoned is too stoned to drive?
Of course, the large majority of that research has been on the deleterious effects, the harmful effects, on cognition, behavior and so forth,” said Steven Gust, special assistant to the director at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which was … Read more on Iowa City Press Citizen

37 Tons of David Victorson: A Tale of Ballsy Redemption
Ultimately, he became a skillful drug counselor and for some years a rehab center owner himself, specializing in treating young addicts. For years he had sold drugs without thinking about any harm the drugs might cause to his customers, but now his … Read more on Huffington Post

NFL Notes: Houston WR Andre Johnson reports to camp
He entered the league with a history of marijuana abuse after failing two drug tests in college. Gordon reportedly entered a rehab clinic following a recent DUI arrest in North Carolina. Gordon participated with Cleveland's other veterans in a … Read more on Yakima Herald-Republic

Jim & Doreen: NBC4's top-rated anchors are still leading the pack after 25 years
She thought she wanted to be a print journalist, but at the University of Georgia, she discovered she liked broadcasting. … Once, years later, when his mother visited him in a drug-rehabilitation facility, a counselor asked him what he wanted to say … Read more on Washington Post

Robin Williams in Rehab Again … To Maintain Sobriety
Williams is at Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center near Lindstrom, Minnesota. Robin is in a part of the facility called The Lodge — there are lots of fancy descriptions, but it's essentially a program to maintain long-term sobriety. We're told Robin … Read more on TMZ.com

DC family homeless shelter beset by dysfunction, decay
The D.C. General emergency shelter is supposed to be a cleaner place to stay than an alley, but records show that a young girl woke up with so many insect bites on her legs and her bottom that she had to be taken to the hospital. It is supposed to be … Read more on Washington Post

Secretive system keeps parole-eligible inmates behind bars
The parole board cannot release prisoners until they have met certain standards, such as getting drug or alcohol treatment and behaving well in a minimum-security setting. But it's up to the program review committee at each prison — not the parole … Read more on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

R&B singer Chris Brown Completes Sentence, Released From Jail
In November, Brown was ordered to a 90-day live-in anger-management treatment program, where he would have to complete three eight-hour days of community service each week and undergo periodic drug tests. But prosecutors in February asked a Los Angeles … Read more on NBCNews.com

14 reality stars who exist today because of the OJ Simpson trial
(We would include Brody on this list, but we'll give him credit: He found his own reality fame before the Kardashians were really a thing, thanks to rich-guys-go-wild series “Princes of Malibu” in 2005 and MTV's “The Hills” in 2006.) Ray J: An R&B … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Olympic Champion Rebecca Soni: The Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic …
Rebecca Soni gets the Rich Roll treatment, nearly two and half hours of conversation on the swim life; nutrition, wellness and spirituality. … Although he competed as a butterfly swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80's, Rich's career was cut … Read more on SwimSwam

Chloe Lattanzi posts cosy Instagram pic with mum Olivia Newton-John
Given Lattanzi's past problems with drugs and alcohol, the two have been through some rocky times. As recently as May, the 29-year-old admitted to falling off the wagon soon after completing a significant stint in rehab. Proud mum … Olivia Newton … Read more on NEWS.com.au

Prescription addiction epidemic taking toll on newborns
About two days later, though, withdrawal kicks in. The babies have difficulty nursing and feeding. They are sensitive to light and touch; the addiction passed down from the mother can cause digestive issues and diarrhea. They cry more than the other … Read more on Tbo.com

Criminalizing harmful substance abuse during pregnancy: Is there a problem …
“Mothers struggling with drug addiction in Shelby County, rural communities throughout Tennessee and poor mothers and their families will be the ones who suffer the effects of this dangerous legislation the most,” Cherisse A. Scott, founder … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Are We Addicted to Drug Testing?
And with a poor efficacy rate, inability to track new synthetics, and dearth of research proving its effectiveness against drug use, America's continued dependence on drug testing seems puzzling. In this “Just Say No” society, are we addicted to drug … Read more on Daily Beast

Question by pl9864: What are some songs about overcoming addiction?
I’ve struggled with alcohol addiction the majority of my life.Now that I’ve been sober for a while I’d like to find some inspirational songs.

Best answer:

Answer by C
I feel you.
I would look into some Godsmack or Eminem

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Helping to break the chains of addiction for drug users
For a group of recovering drug addicts, the concept of being “normal” is completely alien. And it took coming together and realising they were not alone that finally put them on the road to recovery. The three, Stuart, Steve and G, have many things in … Read more on Blackpool Gazette

Fairfax mother of young heroin addict: 'There were clues. But we had no clue.'
Brennan, who had tried the drug a few times before, increasingly used it instead of prescription drugs. Soon, he was hooked, and found himself constantly fighting withdrawal, the dope sickness that drove him to search for more and more heroin. Just … Read more on Washington Post

Emmanuel House offers safe haven to recovering addicts
GAYLORD — Barbara Morgan opened Emmanuel House in March. It is a transitional living home for women recovering from addiction. Emmanuel House is a faith-based program, but Morgan welcomes women of any or no faith who want safe passage as … Read more on Petoskey News-Review