When it comes to an addictive disorder, you either have it or you don't. But this dichotomous nature of the diagnosis fails to recognize the complexity and diversity of addiction's origins and ...

New Chapter Recovery today announced the expansion of its integrated mental health and addiction treatment programs to strengthen access to evidence-based services for individuals with substance use ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

What is Video Game Addiction? Video game addiction is a controversial term used to describe a condition observed in a minority of individuals playing video games, particularly Internet-based games, ...

Seeking help for addiction can be daunting. The person with addiction, or concerned family and friends, may face hurdles in navigating an unfamiliar maze of options. They may have questions: Which ...

Addiction recovery is a multidimensional process of peeling back layers of emotional, physical and genetic factors, over weeks and sometimes months, to discover the best path to healing. More than 9 ...

(Reuters Health) - More low-income people addicted to opioids are getting diagnosed and treated with effective medication as a result of the Affordable Care Act, a new study suggests Under the ACA, ...

Trauma, pain, and addiction fuel a vicious cycle of suffering. Discover how to use mindfulness and reappraisal to restore ...

Cannabis has an image of being a relatively harmless drug. But all drugs carry a degree of risk, and cannabis is no exception. One of those risks is dependence, which many people assume is only ...

The concept of food addiction, long the subject of controversy and debate, has recently been bolstered by a research study suggesting that it is, indeed, a real thing. Certain foods—like high fat, ...