Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Background: The self-help groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are very well established. AA and NA employ a 12-step program and are found in most large cities around the ...

Romantic involvement with a partner can sometimes exhibit dysfunctional traits similar to addictive behaviours, a phenomenon known as emotional dependence on the partner or “love addiction.” If not ...

When it comes to commonly used—and commonly misused—substances, it's essential to understand the nuanced differences between casual use, dependence, and addiction. Whether it's a morning coffee, a ...

The appeal is almost too clean. Ask for a lover, a therapist, a fictional world, or an answer to an endless chain of ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that reinforce repeated use and make quitting extremely difficult. For decades, ...

The Programmes of Support Team at Carers First have announced that their Addiction and Dependency Resource Bank is now available for carers. These resources have been designed to offer easy access to ...

Gabapentin is not likely to cause addiction, but it may lead to dependence or misuse if you have certain conditions. As such, doctors prescribe gabapentin carefully to avoid withdrawal symptoms and ...

ST. LOUIS — This West County man loved tasting new foods and cooking at home, and when he wasn’t cooking, he enjoyed his favorite late-night television show. If you couldn’t find him indulging in ...