Opiate addiction specialist, Clare Kavin, explains what it is about Oxycontin that makes it so dangerously addictive. http://ow.ly/6iird

Oscar de la Hoya talks candidly about suicidal thoughts and his experiences in drug rehab. http://ow.ly/6hXKt rapiddetox

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Nikki Sixx discusses the role creative arts, particularly photography, played in his overcoming of addiction 20 years ago.http://ow.ly/6fXsR

If you have Rx meds w/ high potential for misuse, what systems have you worked out for safe disposal to protect others in your household?

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"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;
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~St. Francis of Assisi

Double success! British singer George Michael not only managed to give up drugs, but also lost 15 pounds in the process.http://ow.ly/6eu4m

Stats reveal 1 of every 4 HS students in Santa Barbara needs treatment, intervention or counseling for substance abuse.http://ow.ly/6e9WR

Are Facebook's community standards against illegal drug use strong enough to protect teens online? What do you think? http://ow.ly/6e0QO

New research suggests that long-term cocaine use may increase susceptibility to depression and other mood disorders. http://ow.ly/6d1Vg

According to Dr. M Lowenstein, fear of withdrawal symptoms is a common cause of overdose as patients defer treatment & increase consumption.

Report that social media may cause increase in teen substance abuse created a stir in today's news. Do you agree with the study's findings?

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Camping World Truck Series driver, Shane Sieg, has been suspended over violations of NASCAR's substance abuse policy. http://ow.ly/6b8rC

Amy Winehouse fans have mixed reactions to news that there were no illegal drugs in her system at the time of her death. http://ow.ly/6aOjU

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The dog days of summer will soon be turning to fall. What was your most memorable trip, activity, etc. for the summer of 2011?

Rock bottom: 20 year old woman admits to stealing brass vases from gravesites to fund her heroin addiction. http://ow.ly/68xFd drugs

NIDA announces the 2nd annual Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest for teens ages 14-18. http://ow.ly/68ibr saynotodrugs

FL's a tough place for recovering addicts-pill mills & now an addiction psychiatrist loses lic. for drug use/prostitution.http://ow.ly/6853w

Tatum #O'Neal stands by her brother, Redmond, and vows to help him conquer his addiction to heroin. http://ow.ly/67NRe

The NHL is taking a hard look at their substance abuse policies following the recent off-ice deaths of two players. http://ow.ly/674xS

Florida, which has drawn national attention for "pill mills", has declared August 27 as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.http://ow.ly/66H8g

EEOC filed suit against an insurance co. for rescinding employment offer to a recovering addict in violation of the ADA. http://ow.ly/665S3

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Amer Soc of Addiction Med. publishes new def. of addiction-calling it a chronic brain disorder, not just behavioral prob.http://ow.ly/64YIx

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Lindsay Lohan receives strong warning from judge over failing to meet the requirements of her probation. http://ow.ly/610bb lilo addiction

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The Monkees deny rumors that substance abuse is to blame for the cancellation of their US & Canada tour. http://ow.ly/5ZLaE drugs detox

SAHMSA study finds DC tops the nation w/ 11.3% of people 12 &over abusing drugs & alcohol - well above nat. avg. of 8.9%.http://ow.ly/5Zbnx

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Big Boi from the hip hop duo, OutKast, was arrested on drug charges in Miami yesterday after leaving a cruise ship. http://ow.ly/5Y8Tg

Army is hiring substance abuse counselors to assist soldiers dealing w/ the stresses of war & returning to everyday life. http://ow.ly/5XROu

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"Slash sat me down at his house and said, You've got to clean up your act. You know you've gone too far when Slash is saying, Look, you've got to get into rehab."
Charlie Sheen

Mindy McCready sues the National Enquirer for printing false claims regarding her well-known struggle with drug abuse. http://ow.ly/5WWA7

Proceeds from Amy Winehouse's last song, a duet w/ Tony Bennett, will benefit foundation recently started in her name. http://ow.ly/5WRiB

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Farrah Fawcett's son, Redmond, suffers drug addiction relapse while trying to heal after the death of his mother. http://ow.ly/5Whv3

"Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Theodore Roosevelt

Study finds those who use drugs/alcohol to calm their nerves at increased risk of developing dependencies in the future. http://ow.ly/5VpP5

Islamic expert, Joseph Braude, discusses varied attitudes toward drugs & addiction he has encountered in the Arab world. http://ow.ly/5UHdz

It is no surprise, but the recent tour cancellation by the Kings of Leon is related to drug & alcohol abuse. http://ow.ly/5UqhW KingsofLeon

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