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 ...

Addiction is a complex disease, but nearly a century of scientific study has helped researchers come to a deeper understanding about how it works. This research has culminated in an important change ...

"How do I know if an addiction treatment program is any good?" We hear this question all the time. While it may seem like a simple and straightforward question to answer, it is actually quite hard.

Recognizing an addiction problem in someone you know can be harder than it seems. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a chronic disease that affects the brain’s ...

There is a link between all mental health conditions and addiction, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD may turn to substances or behaviors that provide an escape from their ...

Technology addiction. You have it. Your spouse has it. Your children have it. Your dog has it. Your dog’s spouse has it. Remember? Before you got addicted to technology, you used to do wacky things ...