Canadian researchers uncover genetic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure after identifying distinct patterns associated with the DNA of children who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Could a soon-to-be-closed Alaska prison become a much-needed detox center?
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has no detox centers, despite a population of more than 100,000. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]
Opinion: Support is important for recovery from addiction
Only about 10 percent of the 21 million Americans needing help to overcome drug or alcohol use get treatment. “We need to make more people feel like recovery is possible.” Families and communities need to create environments and relationships that promote acceptance and support – these are essential to recovery. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS …