The pharmaceutical company Reckitt Benckiser has announced that is has launched Addiction411; the first-ever MySpace account developed to educate people about the dangers of opioid dependence. The site offers information about treatment options, addiction red flags, and more.

"Addiction411 is the first time that MySpace members will have direct access to information about this increasingly prevalent disease and practical guidance on how to find treatment."

The World Health Organization and the National Institute for Drug Abuse both recognize opioid dependence as a chronic brain disease. Read more online.

NorthStar Center is a substance abuse treatment center located in Bend, Oregon that caters to the needs of young adults.

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