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Many people try to deal with unpleasant memories by drinking alcohol, but a new study has suggested that this coping mechanism doesn’t work, and may actually worsen certain mental health [...]

A new study from the Society for the Study of Addiction validated the value of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Screening, Brief Intervention, and [...]

December 19, 20164:40 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition JANE GREENHALGH Twitter Researchers have found marijuana metabolites in the urine of babies who were exposed to adult marijuana use. With more [...]

The White House Office of the Press Secretary December 07, 2016 Statement by the President on Senate Passage of H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act We are now one step closer to ending cancer as [...]

Hey A Way Out!! Long time no talk! Happy New Year!! It has been a crazy last couple months and I wanted to catch up with you! On December 12th I celebrated ONE YEAR of sobriety. I am so blessed. [...]

This article is republished from May Wilkerson, 3/16, The Fix.  A Way Out does not support any position, but is relaying information on recent studies. “Addictiveness” is certainly [...]

Survey shows marijuana use disorder linked to substance use/mental disorders and disability. Marijuana use disorder is common in the United States, is often associated with other substance use [...]

Science Spotlight December 19, 2016 An analysis of medical marijuana use among adults in the United States indicates that more than 21 percent of medical marijuana users reside in states that [...]

The brain is an organ that adapts in both short- and long-term ways to its environment, and prevention science over the past few decades has shown clearly that a person’s early experiences during [...]

Staying sober is a life-long journey that is much easier with the support of friends and family members. Remember that recovery is a process. * Do not tempt or test the newly recovering person by [...]