The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

When people who use illegal drugs feel like they have to hide their use, the risk of overdose and death soars.

Our society has weathered several addiction-related crises. From crack cocaine to Oxycontin to the current Fentanyl crisis, the United States is no stranger to the issues of addiction. As we grapple ...

I was talking with a friend the other night, and he asked me my opinion about the line between addiction and normal behavior. He was specifically wondering whether I think that everyone who looks at ...

Families impacted by substance abuse and addiction are finding strength in sharing their stories with each other. This is a group of mainly parents, with children who are addicted or in recovery. The ...

Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths ...