For Problem Gamblers, a Powerful Online Rush 'Like Any Drug Addict Feels'

For problem gamblers, a powerful online rush 'like any drug addict feels'
John had gambled in high school, betting on sports with the help of a friend's father who was a bookie, but had dropped the habit in college and moved on. But that day, the enticements from a new, electronic bookie seemed irresistible, and John started …
Read more on The Center for Public Integrity

'An Addict With Friends'
Though he denies selling drugs to Mr. Hoffman, whom he described as a friend, he admits to possessing heroin and intending to sell some of it. Like many addicts, he said, he sold in small volumes to friends to support his own drug habit. “I was my own …
Read more on New York Times

Hinton event aims to raise awareness of drug epidemic
It could be that you had a family member who battled addiction or a friend who took advantage of kindness to get drugs. A group in Summers County is working to help show people in their community just how much of an impact drugs can have. “We want to …
Read more on Beckley Register-Herald

Find More Help A Drug Addict Friend Information…