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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.
A Manchester-based addiction recovery worker could be set to receive a major honour for his efforts to tackle drug addiction after winning his own battle with addiction problems.
The number of workers at addiction treatment centers run by the state of Washington is to be reduced, the mayor has suggested.
One man who overcame his heroin addiction has directed a film about his experiences in an effort to encourage others to tackle their problem and seek addiction treatment, as well as aiming to discourage others from getting involved in drug abuse.