One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Dr. Drew Pinsky encourages Americans to rethink the way they approach addiction struggles. “With addiction, you have ...

The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, ...

Ryan Reed went from addiction and incarceration to business owner, his heart to help others and his faith playing key roles ...

Just one piece of chocolate, you think, after a long day at work. You have good intentions but before you know it, wrappers lie all around and you're left with a tummy ache -- and probably a wave of ...

Addiction is a long-term condition, like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Of course, the goal is to stop using drugs or alcohol completely and not relapse. But when you see your addiction as ...

The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive disorders.

For most adolescents, playing video games is an enjoyable and often social form of entertainment. While playing video games is a fun pastime, there is a growing concern that spending too much time ...

The myth that Suboxone “swaps one addiction for another” is false. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks with taking it. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is considered the gold standard for ...

Lily Allen recently revealed that she has an addiction to shopping and spending, and she is in therapy for it. The English ...