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 ...

Our society has weathered several addiction-related crises. From crack cocaine to Oxycontin to the current Fentanyl crisis, the United States is no stranger to the issues of addiction. As we grapple ...

Families impacted by substance abuse and addiction are finding strength in sharing their stories with each other. This is a group of mainly parents, with children who are addicted or in recovery. The ...

Having watched family members struggle with substance use disorders, recent University of Minnesota Twin Cities graduate Madelyn Blake wanted to change the way addiction is treated and discussed. Now, ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a mental health professional working primarily in the field of substance use disorders for the last 25 years, I have found the intersection of mental health ...

Excessive use of social media such as Facebook can be addictive and is linked to problems with emotion regulation, impulse control, and substance abuse, new research suggests. Results from a survey of ...

Melissa Mikkonen is a program manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She aims to provide easy and accessible addiction recovery care. “It's on us to not only have good, solid programs, but to make ...