Sarah Richards never imagined she’d end up struggling with pain medication. After a car accident left her with chronic back pain, prescription opioids seemed like a lifeline. Three months later, she ...

From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

If you suspect a drug overdose, listed are the signs to watch out for: Slow breathing Limp body Pinpoint pupils Discolored skin If you are not sure, treat any signs as an overdose anyway & call 911.

Addiction, though a relatively common disorder, is also a highly misunderstood disorder, leading to many issues and struggles ...

Can marijuana really be addictive? Despite decades of popular belief to the contrary, addiction specialists warn that the ...

MACOMB, Ill. — TikToks, or any sort of short videos, can be seriously addicting. "Whenever I stopped watching TikTok, I started watching Reels on Facebook, so I can't just stop it," Western Illinois ...

In a 2013 text to another player, Skaggs wrote “I ran out of pain pills you know anyone with them,” adding “Plus I’m pitching ...

Gaming addiction, classified as a behavioral disorder, is characterized by compulsive and excessive gaming behavior that negatively impacts various aspects of an individual’s life. The Diagnostic and ...

People now in their 50s and 60s were the first generation to grow up when ultra-processed foods – often high in fats, salt and added sugar – became widely available. New research shows that this ...

President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law a measure authorizing billions of dollars in federal funding to help prevent ...