Addiction
Cutting-edge research and expert information on addiction, including strategies for recovery and advice for loved ones.
Do You Have Opioid-Use Disorder?
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Do You Have a Drinking Problem?
Know the signs—and what you can do about them.
How to Talk With a Loved One About Alcohol Dependency
Tricky conversations are easier when you plan in advance. Here’s what to say.
7 Real Worries With Women and Drinking
Men used to drink three times as much as their female counterparts. Now, women drink as much or more than men—putting their health at risk.
How Internet Addiction Harms Your Brain, Health, and Sleep
Do you find yourself browsing the internet at all hours of the day (and night)? When you get a spare moment or two, do you find yourself reaching for your phone or tablet for a quick online fix? If so, you may be suffering from internet addiction. Th...
Opioids: Physical Dependence or Addiction?
The terms "addiction" and "physical dependence" are not interchangeable, even though they're often used that way. Learn the difference.
Reasons for Overprescribing Opioids: What a Doctor Wants You to Know
New measures have been developed to limit unnecessary opioid prescriptions but will how successful will they be?
Hospitalizations in Homeless Americans Are Rising
In the U.S., an estimated 553,000 people per night are homeless. Among this population, hospitalizations are on the rise, according to a December 2018 study in Medical Care.
Tips for Beating the TV Binge and Getting Quality Sleep
Binge-watching seems fun at first, but it often exacts a price on your mood, health, and wellbeing
