The most damaging misconception about addiction is that it reflects a lack of willpower, weak character or poor moral choices ...

Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full ...

As you are no doubt aware, presently the United States is experiencing an opioid epidemic. There are many reasons for this—one of the most obvious being the reckless over-subscription of opiate-based ...

We often hear “just drink responsibly” or “it’s just one drink,” but what happens when social drinking quietly crosses into dependence? In a deeply personal episode of a popular podcast actress Janhvi ...

The Princess of Wales has penned a compassionate personal letter in honour of Addiction Awareness Week, stressing that 'addition is not a choice'. She also urged 'empathy and support' for those ...

When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

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Gambling is now widely legal, but experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling. Americans will legally wager $3 billion in the NCAA's March ...