Addiction is a complex disease, but nearly a century of scientific study has helped researchers come to a deeper understanding about how it works. This research has culminated in an important change ...

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Types of drug addiction include alcohol, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and tobacco. Substance abuse in the United States is one of the leading health conditions impacting millions of lives. Since ...

Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of ...

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Dear Annie: I absolutely loved your answer to “Betrayed,” who just discovered her boyfriend was hiding an addiction to vaping. Your advice is spot on. May I suggest one more piece of advice for you to ...

A "shroom craze" may get even wilder after a new study that suggests a psychedelic drug found in some mushrooms may have protective benefits against addiction. Harvard University researchers found ...

A new study has revealed which addictions Americans are seeking help with the most, including porn, alcohol and gambling. Sabino Recovery, an addiction and mental health treatment facility based in ...

You’ve probably heard that we’re all spending too much time on our phones and computers. The average American stares at a screen — usually one connected to the internet — for 11 hours a day, according ...

ALBUQUERQUE – The opioid epidemic continues to impact communities in New Mexico. Many people struggle with drug addiction, including mothers who are battling postpartum depression. But a new study ...