There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

People with an addiction do not have control over what they are doing, taking or using. Their addiction may reach a point at which it is harmful. Addictions do not only include physical things we ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded more drug-related deaths in 2019 than ever before, and the latest preliminary data indicate that record was broken again in 2020—by a lot.

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Seventy-two Ohioans died of illnesses or accidents related to pregnancy in 2017 and 2018, up from 38 deaths the previous two years, according to a recent Ohio Department of Health ...

Stealing, taking something that belongs to others without permission, can become an addiction. The habit doesn't have to be as extreme as breaking into people's homes or shoplifting high-priced goods.

Fentanyl, when used properly, is a treatment for severe pain. Doctors use it to treat pain that doesn’t respond to milder pain killers. It’s generally not recommended for long-term use, though, ...

My friend's teenage brother had a very serious drinking problem. He was staying out late, coming home drunk on school nights, and crashing the family car. The problem was so serious that the whole ...