Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

Can marijuana really be addictive? Despite decades of popular belief to the contrary, addiction specialists warn that the answer is yes and the risk is rising as cannabis products become more potent ...

It is vital to follow a healthcare professional’s instructions when taking an opioid, such as hydrocodone. Medications, such as methadone, can help relieve withdrawal symptoms and support addiction ...

Addiction concetualization - Philosophical and logical differences and misinterpretations One of the first issues I take with the argument against control as a major factor in addiction is the ...

S ocial media can be tough to ignore these days. There is so much of it, and it’s so accessible, right there glowing on the ...

Addiction is a condition that has long baffled physicians and philosophers, to say nothing of those struggling with it and those around them. People have long debated whether addiction is a habit or a ...

Digital addiction to social media, streaming and gaming. How does internet addiction develop, and how can therapy help to regain control and joie de vivre? Addicted to social media or streaming — ...

Here are my tips for spending less time on your phone. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Phone addiction is real. Constant iPhone use can literally change the makeup of your brain. Sure, people ...

Like many who have endured childhood trauma, Shannon Hicks turned to drugs at an early age. Pregnant by 16 and a mother of two by 19, she was married and living in her first home — believing she was ...