In many cases of alcohol, drug, or gambling addiction, these behaviors started out just like anyone else—innocent and sparse—but spiralled as the daily fix lost its luster.

Following are some suggestions of ways a you can change an addictive behavior: 1. In order to break the cycle an seek out support groups such as AA or Al-Anon where you can talk about your ...

“How to Stay Healthy: A Focus on Repetitive Behaviors that Can Cause Harm” is the topic of a forum set for 10:30 a.m. June 12 at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library at 1501 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon.

We have all heard how the opioid epidemic is ravaging communities. In 2014 alone, drug overdose was the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., but prescription drugs are not the only killer, ...

Studies have found that eating sugar can cause changes in the brain that also occur with addictive drugs. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

An estimated 77% of Americans are engaging in addictive behaviors to cope with mental health issues — often in spite of efforts to find effective clinical therapies.

Addiction is the most advanced type of substance use disorder. It describes when a person engages in unsafe, compulsive, or risky behaviors to access the substance behind the addiction.