Addiction is often defined by its source: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. But focusing on the substance or behavior alone misses a deeper issue: Many who overcome one addiction simply replace it with ...

This short chapter summarizes some of the key discussions concerning how drug abuse is viewed in the society and the implications of those views. These discussions occurred throughout the committee's ...

In an age when fitness is synonymous with health, a paradox has emerged, whereby the pursuit of well-being through excess can become harmful.1 Exercise addiction (EA) represents a behavioural ...

The four-session class at Northrop Community Education Center will cover the science around addiction, how it affects people and their families and what help is out there. Gayle Olsen, with Community ...

A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive. For patients with ...

Substance use disorders continue to affect individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Indiana ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

Officer James Weed patrolled in his squad car through Hillsboro in November, checking on the welfare of people in the Portland-area suburb. An officer for 14 years, Weed has seen the flow of drugs ...

The show has always helped kids understand the world around them, even the hard parts. "Sesame Street" first aired in 1969, featuring fuzzy, floppy monsters who taught kids about counting, spelling, ...

Dealing with an addiction is a long and extremely difficult process; however, thanks to modern medicine, this isn’t as traditional and challenging as before. Nowadays, there are different treatments ...