Addiction and substance abuse have for long remained a menace in society, mostly affecting mental wellness in both the young and the middle-aged alike. Thanks to advancements in the modern-day ...

There is an endless and overwhelming amount of information on the Web about addiction treatment options. Many people have no idea where to begin or what type of care that they or their loved one may ...

Today’s post is the first of a three-part series looking at some of the stranger addictions that have been written about in the academic literature (or by academics who have tried to argue that these ...

The story below references drugs, alcoholism, and disordered eating. Many people deal with addiction, yet it continues to be widely misunderstood and stigmatized. As of 2023, over 48.5 million people ...

Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of researching options often brings up more questions than answers. Treatment ...

Addiction is a complex and treatable disease. It’s usually treated with counseling or other therapies. Sometimes you might need medicine along with behavioral therapies. Unfortunately many people with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. That might seem like a rather bold and over-the-top assertion.

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 ...

Amphetamines are a type of drug that stimulate the nervous system. Doctors prescribe amphetamines for conditions such as ADHD, obesity, narcolepsy, and depression. Misusing amphetamines, or taking ...