drug problem

Drug Addiction Newsweek: A Report Card on This Generation’s American Politicians

As the first decade of this century comes to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to look back over the past twenty years to see how this generation’s politicians have managed the affairs of the Federal government and the country. Twenty years is a good measure… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Treatment: Cognitive Substance Abuse Treatment – What Does It Really Do?

Substance abuse treatment has taken a new twist with the invention of cognitive substance abuse treatment where the brain of a drug user will be studied in its cognitive responses and why it is possible for a person to become a drug abuser. One big reasons people fall into the… Continue reading

Ups & Downs of Legalization

Ups & downs of legalization

Filed under: drug addiction newsweek

By George F. Will George F. Will is a columnist for The Washington Post and Newsweek. He can be reached via e-mail. Amelioration of today's drug problem requires Americans to understand the significance of the 80/20 ratio. Twenty percent of… Continue reading

Drug Addiction News 2010: Baby Boomers’ Addiction & Alcoholism May Take Down Medicare & Social Security Programs

There is a relatively new group to be treated for addiction and alcoholism that is growing very quickly, and which is causing some in the field great concern: It is the retiring “baby-boomer” population.

There are several reasons that the “boomer” generation may potentially be home to many more addicts… Continue reading