Over my 50-year career as an addiction researcher, these are the most common misconceptions I've heard about people with alcohol and drug addictions. Myth 1: Addiction is a bad choice. Many people ...

Dr. Corey Richardson, CEO and Clinical Director of ICGH, talks about stigmas and misconceptions surrounding addiction and its treatment, as well as the impact of supportive communities. For more ...

Over my 50-year career as an addiction researcher, these are the most common misconceptions I've heard about people with alcohol and drug addictions. Myth 1: Addiction is a bad choice. Many people ...

Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate the people who recover. Organized by the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a part of her newest humanitarian effort, the Princess of Wales shared a video for the “Taking Action on Addiction” campaign.

Host Steve Cuss sits down with Matt Wenger for a candid conversation about addiction, intimacy, and healing. Together, they unpack the complexities of sexual addiction, the ripple effects it has on ...

People with an addiction to cosmetic surgery may wish to continually alter their appearance. They may undergo many cosmetic procedures, but the results will not satisfy them. Addiction to cosmetic ...