Substance use disorders continue to affect individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Indiana ...

Many patients believe antidepressants are addictive because withdrawal can be difficult. Addiction experts distinguish the ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Addiction can be hard to beat even when you have good insurance for treatments. But what if you’re uninsured and have no means to pay? Financial difficulty doesn’t have to keep you from getting help.

Who gets better medical care in the United States: “addicts,” or “people with substance use disorders”? The terms, of course, mean functionally the same thing. But in the field of addiction medicine, ...

Sleep is not recognized as an addiction by experts. However, excessive sleeping may be a sign of an underlying condition. Share on Pinterest AsiaVision/Getty Images When it becomes almost impossible ...

Sometimes, trying to help a family member who is addicted to alcohol or drugs actually winds up doing the opposite. If someone who means the world to you – such as your child, partner, parent, or ...

In contemporary society, we are quick to pathologize our behaviors. We jokingly call our fondness for cleaning “OCD,” sometimes argue that “we’re all a little autistic,” and haphazardly label our ...

Nicotine patches help people quit smoking. However, people can sometimes become addicted to these patches. Misuse can play a role in this process. Quitting smoking cold turkey can cause uncomfortable ...