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, ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A University of Hawaii student turned a corner after escaping a life of addiction, abuse and prison time in exchange for a life of helping others find sobriety. Download the free ...

In September 2016, there was a video that went viral. It was viewed and shared so many times that the Washington Post and New York Times covered it, in addition to countless local and national news ...

New Hampshire Public Radio is releasing a new investigative podcast series called The 13th Step on June 6. The seven-part series focuses on the culture of sexual misconduct within the addiction ...

Hands hug vector illustration of addiction, abuse symbol, depression, co-dependent personality disorder banner, psychological disorders and addiction poster.Getty Images Ted (not his real name) ...

LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...