Addiction and mental illness are closely related. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 8.4 million American adults have a mental illness as well as an addiction.

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

Seeing a loved one struggle with addiction is a heartbreaking and challenging experience. Drug addiction can tear families apart, leaving you feeling helpless and unsure how to help. One effective ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program received an award for its mission in reducing recidivism of alcohol and drug offenders and enhancing public safety ...

Last fall, a South Burlington woman addicted to methamphetamine received a surprising offer: If she were willing to talk to a counselor and take weekly drug tests, she could get paid — even if she ...

The comedian performed a series of jokes in his latest Netflix comedy special about realizing he was in the midst of an intervention led by Seth Meyers, being canceled and those first hours in rehab.