Living with chronic pain is a challenge affecting millions of people daily. From back pain to arthritis, fibromyalgia to migraines, finding relief often requires a multifaceted approach. One of the ...

The rehabilitation industry in our country is, unfortunately, filled with false claims and bogus treatments. When I investigated the success rates of rehabilitation programs for my book, The Sober ...

The more flexible approach some doctors are taking clashes with traditional views of how to treat people with addiction.

In my years as a nurse working in a drug detox unit, I’ve witnessed both the crushing grip of addiction and the grueling journey of recovery. I’ve held patients’ hands through the agony of withdrawal, ...

*Opioid addiction has gained recent national attention in two unexpected ways. First, the California physician Lisa Tseng was sentenced to 30 years in prison for her role in the overdose deaths of ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying bills, which becomes evidence that nothing is wrong. Crisis is treated as ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs.

Parents who want to stop children from becoming addicted to social media should crack down on internet use before the age of 12, research shows. Intervening before this age can reduce the risk of ...