Addiction is a complex and often deeply personal challenge that can start slowly, often unnoticed by the individual or their loved ones. Understanding the early warning signs can help detect ...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

The beginnings of addiction start slowly, and more often than not, without an individual even noticing. For many, the onset of addiction can start with experimental use, and for some people, it ...

Learn about drug and alcohol withdrawal, its symptoms, risks, and effective strategies for safe recovery in this ...

Clinicians at Desert Hope note that relapse often begins mentally before any physical return to substance use occurs. Recognizing the warning signs early and reaching out for help can be critical for ...

On March 3, the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau and Youth Board presented a program for adults only on the epidemic of opioid and heroin overdoses and deaths in Erie County. But where were the parents?

Dr. Nizam Ud Din, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Nodal Officer for the programme, coordinated the event and, in his ...

This chapter was produced by a team of researchers: Maxineanu, I., Roop,S., Morris, S., McManus, S., Roberts, E., Strang, J. (2025) Drug use and dependence. In Morris ...

"I feel like my kid is addicted to video games!" This worry is becoming more and more common among parents. For most, it means that their child loves technology and has a difficult time unplugging.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law a measure authorizing billions of dollars in federal funding to help prevent drug overdoses and aid patients recovering from addiction, according to ...

By Ayomide Odude, Elizabeth Abikoye, Peace Nwaogu, Rebecca Okoyomon, Oluwatosin Folayan and ⁠Deborah EkpenyongDrug Abuse is fast becoming a growing public concern among teenagers and youths in Nigeria ...