For years, addiction was seen as a matter of personal failure—a bad habit or a lack of discipline. People believed those who struggled with substance abuse could stop if they simply wanted to. But ...

The following content is for informational purposes only. This article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You probably know that addiction is ...

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as managing the initial withdrawal. Medically managed withdrawal does not restore ...

For more than a half century, Project Turnabout has helped those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in southwest Minnesota. In recent years, the Granite Falls-based provider has been on the ...

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When I was a little girl, I had a ratty old safety blanket—frayed edges, faded colors, and all. I carried it everywhere, from the breakfast table to backyard adventures. It was my comfort, my shield ...

Addiction specialist Dr. Mark S. Gold says GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy prompting "a reconceptualization of addiction itself" and could help doctors treat alcohol and drug addiction.

Mental health experts are nearly unanimous in endorsing the disease model of addiction. Alcoholism (now alcohol use disorder) was declared a disease in 1956 by the American Medical Association, and ...

When I entered rehab at 23, I learned that trauma was a thread woven into most addiction stories. Many people in my program described horrific neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse, they had ...

School has started around the country, which for many kids means a tough adjustment back to early wake-ups, sitting still and homework. This is especially difficult ...