Addiction is a condition that has long baffled physicians and philosophers, to say nothing of those struggling with it and those around them. What to make of a set of behaviors that in fact induces ...

It’s generally accepted that the root causes of the opioid crisis are the pharmaceutical companies, the federal government, and physicians — physicians because so many took the word of the ...

Addiction is an inability to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior even though it may cause psychological or physical harm. The term addiction does not only refer to dependence on ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The enCompass program was developed by the nonprofit organization Addiction Policy Forum to tackle the stigma around addiction, correct misconceptions, ...

Standing at a podium in front of more than 400 addiction counselors, educators and substance-abuse prevention professionals, Jep Enck urged them with heavy doses of humor and carefully timed moments ...

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 ...