My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Rev. Lisa Yerby-Bryson says she found herself struggling with addiction and destined for an early death before her faith helped her recover. She founded Praising Through Recovery, a program designed ...

One runner recently participated in a race while wearing an ankle monitor, which serve as a reminder of the battles he is working to overcome. There is scientific evidence that running can help people ...

What is at the root of true happiness? If you ask the Finns, who were recently named the happiest nation for the eighth year running, it’s predominantly about having trust in your community, combined ...

Smartphones have become essential tools for communication, work, and entertainment. Pew Research Center reports that 81 percent of Americans now own smartphones. However, their constant presence can ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...

His mother struggled with drug addiction, and his father, who also struggled with addiction, was in and out of prison. When Chadd was 15 years old, his younger brother incurred a traumatic brain ...

You may think these words will snap your adult child who's struggling with addiction into action, but they do the opposite.

My life changed 20 years ago, when my friend and I were floating down the Rogue River in Oregon. Suddenly the motor fell off the boat, which tipped over. I slipped into the icy water. Some young ...

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research on people addicted to opioids and alcohol. Routine checkups for Brandon Downey, a South ...