Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

Hundreds of young people age out of Georgia's foster care system every year, and without support, they could end up unhoused.

Social media drives diet culture, harms body image, and links to addiction; integrated treatment approaches are necessary..

Sober Fest, an annual event hosted by Sober Living, brings together recovery organizations, treatment resources and support ...

Two Minnesota recovery specialists pursue fair and equal access to addiction care for those with substance use disorder.

Actor Charlie Sheen reflects on his recovery journey, explaining how he overcame his reliance on drugs and alcohol to ...

Alcohol has also been linked to dementia, accelerated brain shrinkage, memory loss, and cognitive decline. Despite the alcohol industry's claims otherwise, it is not a healthy beverage and it's not a ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

A former inmate and Tennessee sheriff collaborate on addiction recovery programs. Shawn Baker and Sheriff Tim Eads aim to ...

Cameron Whitcomb tells PEOPLE that his debut album, 'The Hard Way,' is an exploration of truths, both comforting and the ...

A man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison has become a social media star in Germany with an unusual campaign ...

“I am more at peace with myself than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I am healthier than I’ve ever been in my entire life,” he said, appearing via Zoom video, during a conversation with NPR’s Brian ...