New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

Addiction is a nonclinical term that refers to using a substance or repeating a behavior in a way that causes problems in many other areas of your life. A key aspect of addiction is feeling like you ...

Wendy Komac CEO and cofounder of Bryleos, a company dedicated to making significant advancements in the treatment of complex, multifactorial chronic diseases. With overdoses soaring in the U.S., more ...

Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies: limited options for drug treatment, shame and stigma from family, friends and providers and concern ...

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his producer wife, Michele, set off waves of tributes and memorials, but for some families, it stopped them cold.

Experts call for rehabilitation instead of jail time for people with addiction. Drug and alcohol-related jail deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a recent report from the Bureau of ...

Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

Scenes from a Life," the "Basic Instinct" actor recalled how his own son Cameron also struggled with drug issues.