5 things you shouldn't say to someone with a drug addiction — and what you can say instead to support them

If you are speaking to a loved one with a drug addiction, you should never blame them, shame them, or encourage their use.
MinnPost

Needed: More centers that can treat teens for addiction

Inpatient facilities like Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are critical resources for youth in recovery for addiction.

Support Options for Families Facing Alcohol and Drug Addiction Explored in New Resource from WhiteSands

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new online resource, “Access Support for Families of Drug Addicts“, available ...
PBS

Recounting heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, RFK Jr. urges focus on prevention and community

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a personal story of his own heroin addiction, spiritual awakening and recovery at a conference on drug addiction Thursday and ...
ABC News

Black market for opioid addiction drug helps some: 'I think that's what normal feels like'

There is a black market for buprenorphin, an approved drug for opioid addiction. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Months in prison didn’t rid Daryl of his addiction to opioids. “Before I left the ...

The Drug That Took Away More Than Her Appetite

The drug helped Ms. Massarone, who had also battled obesity, lose 17 pounds. Critically, it also allowed her to overcome drug ...