Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

If you love someone with substance use problems, this was a particularly cruel week to be on the internet. As soon as authorities said they suspected that the person responsible for Rob and Michele ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

While most people with a friend or family member with alcohol use disorder (AUD) mean well, it can be easy to inadvertently say something that hurts more than it helps. In fact, even calling someone ...