One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

A former Class A drug user turned recovery champion has been praised as a 'true hero' for his work helping addicts turn their lives around.

SPOKANE, Wash. - One recovering drug addict is using his past struggles as inspiration for his music to inspire others to believe they, too, can break the cycle of addiction. "Now is my time to give ...

A new study from UC San Diego in La Jolla and the National Institute on Drug Abuse points to what researchers consider a promising biochemical approach to reverse the cycle of cocaine addiction — all ...

Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

I recently had a family, minus the mother, come to see me. They were greatly concerned, and rightfully so that Mom was “using”. Mom is indeed addicted to opiates and other narcotics that have kept her ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Samantha McFarland’s blue eyes mist as she fights back tears inside Vital Health in Maumee. “I'm not gonna cry,” she proclaims, but isn’t very convincing, “but it's super cool today for ...

(WKYT) - As the sun rises over Taylor Made Farm in Jessamine County, several dozen men gather in a home, heads bowed, and deep in prayer. Each man is on a journey to rebuild a life shattered by drug ...

Seattle's new drug enforcement approach sparks debate as police and advocates warn of rising crime and open-air drug markets ...

Some celebrities like to keep their personal struggles private, but some are open to sharing their experiences like Robert Downey Jr. and Bradley Cooper. It’s no secret that Hollywood has a dark side ...

Few career paths are as challenging as that of a doctor. Worldwide, only the best students of a given year are admitted to a medical school. After several years of rigorous academic training, they ...