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A doctor from Montana has relived his experience of becoming a drug addict, self-medicating with painkillers, until an intervention by the police eventually made him tackle his problems.
A drugs rehabilitation expert has criticised a national addiction advisory group for giving out misleading messages about cannabis, it has been reported.
Nottinghamshire people struggling with drug addiction are to take part in a new programme aiming to improve mental health services.
The Association of Tennis Professionals is considering whether to investigate former world number one Andre Agassi, after he admitted to earlier drug use.
The US government has given its support to the development of new research that is seeking to develop vaccines to help people beat their drug addictions.
An influential committee of MPs is to look at the issue of drug addiction in the UK and will consider what can be done to tackle the problem and reduce the risk of more people needing addiction treatment in the future.
Small towns are more likely to need drug addiction services than larger urban dwellings, according to a study in Canada.
New research has found that cocaine addiction is on the increase in Wales.
New research has revealed the important role that peer pressure can play in a person suffering from a drug addiction, as they feel forced into indulging in drug abuse to gain the respect of their friends.
New figures have revealed that drug rehabilitation services for cocaine users are coming under increasing pressure as a growing number of people are becoming hooked on the drug.