Today, CADCA Chairman & CEO Gen. Arthur Dean authored a post on CADCA’s blog about a recent German study that has been receiving undeserved publicity in recent weeks. Read his latest blog post (below) to learn why he thinks this study is greatly flawed.

1. ADHD is Real

Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real, brain-based medical disorder. These organizations also concluded that children and adults with ADHD benefit from appropriate treatment...

 Celebrating Recovery Month

Addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavior problem involving alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex, experts contend in a new definition of addiction, one that is not solely related to problematic substance abuse.

Help spread the word that recovery from substance abuse addiction is real by participating in the national Recovery Month observance next month. 

The Foundation for Recovery Bookstore will now be open between 11:30 am and 3:30 pm on Monday through Friday and will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Denver now appears to have more marijuana dispensaries than liquor stores, Starbucks coffee shops or public schools, according to city and corporate records.

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 23, 2011) — The Nevada Prevention Resource Center has designated the Foundation for Recovery as a RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) Network Center. The purpose of the center is to provide substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery materials and information.

Material can be obtained by visiting the RADAR Network Center at 4750 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV or by calling 702-257-8199. 

While global markets for cocaine, heroin and cannabis declined or remained stable, the production and abuse of prescription opioid drugs and new synthetic drugs rose, according to the World Drug Report 2011. Illicit cultivation of opium poppy and coca bush remained limited to a few countries. Although there was a sharp decline in opium production and a modest reduction in coca cultivation, overall, the manufacture of heroin and cocaine was still significant.