Alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug" leading to more harmful substances, addiction experts warn. Here's why they ...

Brian Esposito once hit rock bottom, stealing from his fianceé to feed his opioid addiction. But this Keyport father has ...

For the first time in decades, overdose deaths in the United States, which have cost more than a million lives, have started to decline. Unfortunately, based on his prior comments, Kennedy has not ...

Jax Taylor revealed his reaction to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and OCD. Learn more about his mental health.

Social media use impacts the neuroendocrine system, which is implicated in stress responses. This is not surprising: ...

As has been the case in recent legislative sessions in Sacramento, health matters continue to dominate LGBTQ-related bills.

Opioid Symposium featured three people's experiences with drug addiction and Hall of Famer Larry Little whose brother abused ...

Colbert said initial resources are in Lancaster and Fairfield County, but it’s what happens after the initial push for recovery that is currently lacking.

As a result, many business executives and owners forgo treatment, prioritizing revenue over recovery. Yet, a select group of ...

Researchers believe that alcohol can alter the brain's chemistry and allow people to more easily become addicted to harder ...

Addiction medicine, particularly opioid treatment programs like methadone​, have evolved. With changes to some regulations, ...