Meth Mouth
Few methamphetamine users fit the stereotype of the gaunt, twitchy addict. Some users take the drug in plush offices or lavish houses. Some wear suits
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12-Step Programs
What are 12-step programs? Since 1935 — the year that Alcoholics Anonymous was founded — millions of people have turned to 12-step programs to help
Alcohol Abuse
What is alcohol abuse? Many people enjoy drinking alcohol in social settings or to relax. But sometimes people may find they’re drinking too much. And
Seniors and Gambling
When does gambling become a problem? Gambling can be a fun diversion for adults of any age. Many people enjoy going to the horse races,
Seniors and Substance Abuse
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
Smoking Cessation Groups
Okay, so the nicotine patches and gum didn’t work. Somebody suggests hypnosis, but having someone experiment with your brain doesn’t sound appealing right now. Maybe
How We Quit
They say that cigarettes can be harder to kick than heroin. From what we hear that’s true and then some. Because it’s so difficult but
The Real Hazards of Chewing Tobacco and Snuff
What’s the difference between chewing and spit (or snuff) tobacco? Chewing tobacco (“chaw”) is usually sold as leaf tobacco, and users place a large wad
Smoking and Lung Cancer
Linking cigarettes and cancer In the early 1960s, researchers at Brown and Williamson, one of the world’s largest tobacco companies, made a sickening discovery: Smoking