Understanding Addiction

A small question about Carrie Fisher's death leads to a larger conversation about addiction—and whether it's possible to ever fully recover.

Workaholics' lives are out of balance because they spend most of their time working, or thinking about work. This work focus could affect their physical and emotional health and relationships.

What's the difference between an alcoholic and a heavy drinker? Can you really stop any time you want ? Have you crossed the line from social drinking to alcoholism? A simple test can tell you...

The factors leading to and consequences of opiate addiction in a 23 year old male following surgery for a back injury sustained while playing rugby are discussed. A treatment plan is presented.

Smoking affects older and younger smokers in different ways, and the two groups may think differently about quitting smoking. But the ultimate effect is the same. Smoking kills.

If you or someone you love is an alcoholic, it can feel as if there is no escape.

This is the story of my experience of quitting smoking. It's now been six months, and I feel great.

Quitting smoking cold turkey is tough, but you can maximize your chance of success by planning ahead.

When you have an alcoholic in your life who is trying to stay sober, the holidays can be a real minefield of potential disasters.

Will cannabidiol providers be able to finally offer a solution to various substance abuse?

The stigma surrounding methadone as treatment for opiate addiction is strong. This article seeks to dispel some of the myths related to MMT, which I successfully used to conquer my heroin addiction.

Discusses imaging techniques determining causal factors of addiction, as well as a study showing that signs of cravings are apparent for days, and possibly even weeks or months, after death.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports a nationwide increase in opiate addiction and overdoses. Is addiction a disease or a choice? Some would argue that it is a "disease of choice."

An in-depth look at the label of sex addiction and the impact this diagnosis has for the partner in a relationship with a sex addict.

Many find addiction recovery within a well hiked path, others find it on the road less traveled. Yet some will find recovery where no one has traveled before. The differences are many, but no path is superior to the other.

How easy is it to overdose on nicotine? Not as easy as one would think. Learn to recognize the warning signs and symptoms, as well as how to treat a potential overdose.