Addiction is a condition that has long baffled physicians and philosophers, to say nothing of those struggling with it and those around them. People have long debated whether addiction is a habit or a ...

A local behavioral health agency is on the front lines fighting to end the opioid crisis, with counselors working to save one ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

In the first half of 2023, 473 people — at least — died from accidental drug overdose in San Francisco, according to the medical examiner’s office. The majority (80%) of those deaths involved fentanyl ...

People from all walks of life can find themselves struggling with substance use. A 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found ...

The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, found that 16.8 percent of people aged 12 or older reported having ...

Addiction is a global problem. It is a human problem. It is a non-discriminatory offender. It does not care about your gender identification, your financial status, your skin color, your sexual ...

The conversation about addiction within Black families requires a fundamental shift toward understanding it as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. This perspective change proves crucial ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — September marks National Recovery Month, and several groups are teaming up to show people that recovery from addiction is possible. They hope that by hosting a family-friendly ...

The drug helped Ms. Massarone, who had also battled obesity, lose 17 pounds. Critically, it also allowed her to overcome drug ...

The Princess of Wales has penned a supportive message for Addiction Awareness Week Danny Lawson / POOL / AFP/Getty Kate Middleton is speaking up for those affected by addiction. In a message penned in ...

To the editor: Addiction is a disease. Chemical imbalances involving the brain's neuro-receptors and synapses are recognized as causes of this disease. In addition, having a parent with this disease ...