The assumption that addiction is always harmful has gotten us nowhere toward helping kids or regulating the corporations that ...

When she was in her 40s Jenny Teeters had a serious secret drinking problem, but, she says, her success hid it exceptionally well for years. At one point she managed a high six-figure tech job, raised ...

Alcohol misuse is woven into the state’s history and identity, but its health consequences are widespread. Treating addiction as a public health issue — not an individual failing — is the first ...

A few weeks ago I participated in an hour-long talk show, via Skype. It's called The Agenda with Steve Paiken, and a lot of Canadians watch it. I was a bit nervous that night. Behind me the camera ...

The Trump administration says it wants to tackle the "addiction epidemic." But it's eliminating addiction treatment resources and access to mental healthcare.

People are using GLP-1s to cut back on alcohol use disorder, but there are already three FDA-approved drugs: naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 45 people are dying from drug overdoses every day in this country, most from heroin and prescription opioid painkillers. Now, the White ...

A new study found GLP-1 drugs were associated with 50% fewer substance-related deaths, 39% fewer drug overdoses, and 26% ...

Yes, we have a drinking problem, right here in the Jewish community. The first step to solving any problem is to admit that you have a problem. And that is what our community must do. We need to look ...

The fact is, the world we live in is drenched with numerous addictive substances. And just like it is for most people, the first step to fighting addiction problems starts with the individual. Turning ...