What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Flipping a "switch" off in the brain may be the next step in stopping addiction, and scientists have discovered we may be able to do that with a breakthrough therapy they have been ...

Are you addicted to junk food filled with sugar? Is that even possible? Is addiction driving the obesity epidemic? Addiction to food is a very controversial issue. There are many strong opinions in ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The opioid epidemic has claimed too many lives—and for many, it starts with something as routine as a prescription after surgery or injury. In Iowa, however, a growing ...

A new center that opened Tuesday in Franklinton is designed to help provide for those battling or recovering from addiction while also providing other services and resources. The Stop Addiction for ...

Internet searches seeking help for gambling addiction have "increased substantially" as the number of states with legalized sports betting has expanded in recent years, prompting a need for more ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More than 200 people have died in Knox County from an overdose, just eight months into 2024. Each of those numbers holds a name, a life and a cry for help against addiction. "It's a ...

George Floyd and Hunter Biden probably had little in common — except for the ways they’re demonized for substance use disorder. When she took the witness stand last week in Minneapolis, probably few ...

It’s Dec. 23, 2021, the day before Christmas Eve. My mother wears an expression mixed with fear, anticipation, and relief. It rained the night before and I am carrying the only possessions I have left ...

The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use disorder, and alcohol and drugs combined resulting ...