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Six ways to convince your loved one they need help

Sober Nation offers a list of seven suggestions on how to convince your loved one to begin their journey of recovery.

Solving America’s painkiller paradox

Here’s how to fix America’s painkiller problem — without leaving pain patients behind.

Show friends that you've changed and are a different person now. (GETTY IMAGES)

Making successful amends after addiction: Keys to repairing relationships

Regardless of what's happened in the past, you can do something about the future of your relationships when you learn the skills of making amends.

K2/Spice: What to know about these dangerous drugs

A surge in dangerous side effects and overdoses has put the spotlight on cannabinoid drugs that go by names like K2, Spice, Mr. Happy, Scooby Snax, and Kronic.

Synthetic opioids, such as this fentanyl captured in a drug raid, have caused an alarming rise in overdose deaths. CLIFF OWEN/AP PHOTO

Spurred by opioid epidemic, new pain drugs may lower the risk of overdose and addiction

Research groups are claiming progress in devising novel opioids—or alternatives—that seem to offer pain relief with far less risk of addiction.