| Addiction Treatment | |
| Alcohol | |
| Drugs | |
| Gambling | |
| In the papers | |
| On TV | |
Drug addicts have been warned over the dangers posed by trying to give up their addiction and suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms as a result.
People have been warned that drug addiction can stem not simply from taking illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine, but can also be the result of improper use of legal drugs, with opiates being particularly dangerous.
A new book has been published that has been written by a man who knows the effects of drug and alcohol addiction and can provide a powerful insight into the ways to tackle such problems through a successful addiction recovery program.
There has been a five-fold increase in the number of cocaine users seeking addiction treatment in Ireland during the five years to 2007, official figures have revealed.
Scientists are reported to have identified a gene responsible for drug and alcohol dependency in some groups of people.
A major rally is being held in New York state to help raise awareness of the problems of drug addiction and boost the profile of drug addiction treatment services.
Addiction treatment experts in Northern Ireland have claimed that drug addiction problems in the region are much worse than official figures currently suggest.
Long waiting times and limited access to substance abuse care is preventing many heroin users in Wales from getting the treatment they need, says a new report.
Three types of legal substances alleged to be used in drug abuse are to be banned in the UK.
An addiction treatment service in Solihull has been provided with extra funding to help improve addiction recovery provision in the region.