Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a response to stress and disconnection. At its core, addiction is about escape. When the present moment feels overwhelming, ...

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use ...

Problematic internet use parallels other addictive behaviors, including drug addiction, but the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms involved remain elusive. In a Perspective, Matthias Brand ...

As we step back from the sense of urgency with which we had been discussing the COVID-19 pandemic, an old plague — one that never left us — is back in the spotlight. The substance abuse epidemic in ...

Chez is the founder and executive director of We See You San Diego, a nonprofit providing services that include weekly dinners and street outreach to the homeless while offering crucial free ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A new joint program is looking to find the root cause of addiction here in Horry County. Myrtle Beach, Horry County and the City of Conway are all partnering for the Opioid ...

Alcohol and drug addiction are serious issues. The way out of these issues isn’t simple and often demands the serious assistance of experts.