Addiction and substance abuse have for long remained a menace in society, mostly affecting mental wellness in both the young and the middle-aged alike. Thanks to advancements in the modern-day ...

There is an endless and overwhelming amount of information on the Web about addiction treatment options. Many people have no idea where to begin or what type of care that they or their loved one may ...

Today’s post is the first of a three-part series looking at some of the stranger addictions that have been written about in the academic literature (or by academics who have tried to argue that these ...

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

Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of researching options often brings up more questions than answers. Treatment ...

Addiction is a complex and treatable disease. It’s usually treated with counseling or other therapies. Sometimes you might need medicine along with behavioral therapies. Unfortunately many people with ...

Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

A "strong, positive association" exists between food addiction and type 2 diabetes that is only partially explained by body weight, new data suggest. In a large Danish population-based study, people ...