Substance abuse and dependency can happen to anyone, but certain factors may put you at higher risk than the general population. These factors may not only affect the likelihood of addiction, but also the speed by which a user might…

The holiday season is typically a time filled with family gatherings and fun, but for those struggling with substance abuse, the holidays often only serve to up the stress level of daily life. Despite the strain, it is not unusual…

Heroin use is on the rise in the U.S. and the demographics of the drug are also changing. Today’s heroin user is as likely to be a woman, and an affluent one at that, rather than young men with lower…

Good Morning America named the Pasadena Recovery Center one of the ”Top Rehab Facilities in America”: “With A-list celebrities’ revolving-door rehab habits, it’s becoming difficult to keep track of the top recovery facilities — and of course what sort of…