Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Like many who have endured childhood trauma, Shannon Hicks turned to drugs at an early age. Pregnant by 16 and a mother of two by 19, she was married and living in her first home — believing she was ...

USA (MNN) — Drinking or smoking less is a common New Year’s resolution. But did you know that nearly half – approximately 43 ...

One of the biggest barriers for people to reach out for help with battling substance use disorders is the stigma that comes with admitting you are addicted. Whether it is you that has a substance use ...

Live from WYFF 4 studios, Chronicle: State of Addiction was a community event that featured law enforcement and addiction specialists answering viewer questions and discussing issues and solutions ...

Huml Health, a Bentonville-based health care technology startup, will soon offer technology to help people recover from drug ...

What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

Pornography addiction hasn't been studied enough to be listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) as a ...

Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, income, or lifestyle. In addition to mental and physical health concerns, the cost of treatment can seem insurmountable. But here’s the truth: ...