As the Obama administration and the media increasingly promote the idea that prescription drug misuse is this generation’s crack epidemic, I want to take a few minutes to note how irresponsible and ...

Immediate helpline support serves as a vital first step for many individuals grappling with addiction. These helplines are designed to provide quick access to resources, guidance, and emotional ...

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 ...

Mental health experts are nearly unanimous in endorsing the disease model of addiction. Alcoholism (now alcohol use disorder) was declared a disease in 1956 by the American Medical Association, and ...

Zoho co-founder, Sridhar Vembu, warns that the addiction to AI tokens is akin to drug dependency, advocating for responsible use and human oversight.