I have a problem, and I am ashamed to tell anyone for fear that they will judge me. I am a closet addict. I live alone and I have talked myself into believing that it’s ok. I’m not married and I’m not ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Attendees at the day-long event heard from speakers and panelists about topics focused on opioid use prevention and treatment. The symposium was presented by presented by Prescription for Progress, a ...

One of the biggest barriers for people to reach out for help with battling substance use disorders is the stigma that comes with admitting you are addicted. Whether it is you that has a substance use ...

A new study has revealed which addictions Americans are seeking help with the most, including porn, alcohol and gambling. Sabino Recovery, an addiction and mental health treatment facility based in ...

As sports betting has surged, so has the number of people seeking a way out of a gambling addiction, according to a new study ...

HeLP Addiction treats porn addicts via the Internet. July 8, 2011— -- Porn is a powerful draw, for some an overpowering draw. It has also always been a big money maker, and now, a British-based ...

As rates of fentanyl overdoses increase across the country, local addiction recovery providers find ways to start and succeed in substance recovery. Opioid-involved drug overdoses increased by 3% in ...

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...

On September 22, 2009, I posted a blog in response to an interview that Oprah had conducted with Whitney Houston in which she identified herself as being "sober" but still occassionally drank alcohol.

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

We’re in the final stretch of the year that seems to blur from tailgates to Friendsgiving gatherings to holiday celebrations. A glance at the calendar shows all upside, but for many, it’s a season of ...