How do you define binge drinking? Do you have a specific number of bottles, shots, or glasses in mind, or do you think it’s subjective and means “so much...

A loved one’s advanced years may be a trying period for them, and in some cases, it might lead them to seek solace in banned substances. When that happens,...

Painkillers are one of the more accessible prescription medicines anywhere. Certain classes allow for more pronounced effects if ground into powder and taken nasally, as is the case with...

Every state has its own prescription drug database, whose importance lies in keeping track of people having one too many painkillers. Every state, except Missouri. For the record, Missouri...

They say children─ particularly your teens─ are the future, and as responsible Missourian parents, it’s up to you to guide them on the path to proper physical, mental, and...

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to drug treatment. Different treatments work for different people, and often when a person is not able to own up to his or her...

A recent report by Pierre Thomas and Brandon Baur on ABC News underscores the growing problem of heroin addiction in the suburbs of St. Louis. DEA officers in the...

A common perception among proponents of healthy lifestyles is that engaging in sports reduces an adolescent’s chances of falling into self-destructive patterns such as substance abuse. The recently released...