It can be surprisingly easy for substance use to shift from an occasional habit into something that starts affecting everyday life. Often, the change happens gradually, making it difficult to ...

You pour a glass of wine after a long day. Maybe your partner steps outside for a cigarette. Maybe there’s cannabis in the mix, too. For many parents, these habits feel separate from their kids. They ...

This is a popular debate among treatment professionals. Some say those who engage in substance abuse are in complete control of their actions. That’s the “choice and personal responsibility” theory.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — January marks the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about addiction treatment and reducing barriers to ...

A Wisconsin mother of three who blew $250,000 on substances has turned her life around after an eight-year battle with addiction - including a dependence on inhaling household cleaners around the ...

Young adults who frequently drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or use cannabis might be putting their future cognitive health at risk. A new study reveals that heavy substance use in early adulthood ...

This is precisely what a new study from the University of Valencia takes aim at. Published in Nature Reviews Psychology and aptly titled “To the addiction hammer, every habit looks like a nail,” the ...

Scientific research has proven that running does wonders for your physical health and longevity, and the benefits are not limited to your heart and muscles: Running is a powerful tool for your mental ...