When My Son Became Addicted, I Thought It Was His Problem. But Addiction Is a Family Disease. - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids - Where Families Find Answers

When My Son Became Addicted, I Thought It Was His Problem. But Addiction Is a Family Disease. - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids - Where Families Find Answers: When my son became addicted, I embarked on a journey to learn about preventing and treating this disease. I wish I knew then what I know now.

In Crisis-Plagued Greece, Heroes Treat Scapegoats | The Fix

In Crisis-Plagued Greece, Heroes Treat Scapegoats | The Fix: 'We used to have a mobile medical unit that would provide services to homeless and drug addicted people...[Now we] don’t have the funds to hire paramedics who can operate the vehicle.”

Ask an Expert: Is This Suboxone Withdrawal or Something Else? | The Fix

Ask an Expert: Is This Suboxone Withdrawal or Something Else? | The Fix: The body has no memory or knowledge of whether the opioid was prescribed or illicit, swallowed or injected. The body only ‘knows’ that the level of opioid stimulation has decreased.

Elizabeth Vargas and 20/20 Investigate Internet Addiction | The Fix

Elizabeth Vargas and 20/20 Investigate Internet Addiction | The Fix: They struggled with anxiety and used gaming or social media to “escape” or numb it. That is exactly how I used … alcohol.

The Other Side of Schizophrenia: Grief | The Fix

The Other Side of Schizophrenia: Grief | The Fix: Most writers my age have numerous books and incredible bylines. I have wracked up side effects and symptoms.

Seven Countries That Beat an Overdose Crisis | The Fix

Seven Countries That Beat an Overdose Crisis | The Fix: While other countries are succeeding in reducing the number of opioid overdose deaths, U.S. rates are rising.