It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

She has been sober for ten years, and now actress Muriel Baumeister has spoken in detail about her alcohol dependency. The 54 ...

ST. LOUIS — This West County man loved tasting new foods and cooking at home, and when he wasn’t cooking, he enjoyed his favorite late-night television show. If you couldn’t find him indulging in ...

Addiction is a state of severe physical and psychological dependence on certain substances. People living with addiction may have brain differences and often require treatment, but stigma can prevent ...

SALT LAKE CITY — To determine who helped Kelsie Buchanan get clean and sober, you have to start with her 3-year-old son, Oliver. In the fall of 2020, upon discovering she was pregnant with her son, ...

When we watch the determination of Olympic hockey players battling for gold, or see a freestyle skier land a near-impossible trick under pressure, it’s hard not to feel inspired. The ...

New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

Terri Arndt, 41, battled an eight-year addiction to huffing household cleaner 24/7, along with heroin, fentanyl and meth. After losing her home, car and children, she went cold turkey and is now two ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has ordered tougher addiction warnings for several widely used prescription drugs, including gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines and ...

Methamphetamine is a potent synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is highly addictive and can cause serious health complications for people who use it, both short and ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened warnings about the risks of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance linked to several classes of central ...