Addiction is a widespread health issue that will affect about one in five Canadians over their lifetimes. For example, addiction to opioids has led to opioid and overdose crises in many cities, which ...

Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and ...

Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and ...

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Being physically sober is only half of the battle ...

Given the addiction epidemic and its associated healthcare burden, it is time to prioritize nutrition as a treatment modality. While there may be some resistance from the patients (as well as the ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — September marks National Recovery Month, and several groups are teaming up to show people that recovery from addiction is possible. They hope that by hosting a family-friendly ...

A new addiction recovery center for women and their children, Fresh Start Family Focused Recovery, has opened in downtown Columbus. The center, run by Volunteers of America, allows women to enter ...

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 ...

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in covid-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...

Virginia‘s second recovery high school has four students enrolled so far at River Ridge Learning Center in Waynesboro. Students in 9th to 12th grades from Augusta County and the cities of Waynesboro ...

Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking, according to ...