When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

Anyone with addiction has complex issues with short- and long-term needs. Almost 40% of patients with SUD/AUD have ...

KOTA TINGGI, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The attitude of parents who are overly concerned about social stigma, to the extent of concealing their children’s involvement in drugs, hinders early rehabilitation ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) — Former KELOLAND News anchor Angela Kennecke shared her late daughter Emily’s struggle with addiction during a gathering at the White House Wednesday. Kennecke spoke during a ...

Drug addiction is a serious issue affecting millions of people worldwide, and women are not immune to this epidemic. Despite the widespread recognition of the problem, many women go to great lengths ...

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

The Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office and Community Media Center will continue their partnership in the production of a video series showcasing county residents who have successfully overcome ...

Many Americans turn to medications like buprenorphine to overcome opioid addiction. But some say they’re being discriminated against as they go about their lives because they carry a stigma. NBC News' ...

People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...

Gambling addiction is an escalating concern that affects diverse communities, including the African American population. With the rapid expansion of online platforms and the increasing popularity of ...