The view of addiction as a disease is consonant with some facts about the condition. It suggests that drug use is difficult to quit. It has prompted the development of pharmaceuticals that can ...

The push to regard addiction as a disease is well-intentioned—driven by a desire to lessen stigma—but fails to account for the many facets and facts of the condition. Worse, it robs sufferers ...

Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. With drug addiction, you can’t resist the urge to use them. If you’re worried that you or a loved one may have an addiction ...

In today’s time of endless scrolling and spending a lot of time on the internet, experts say technology addiction—just like ...

A new study of lab rats who were given cocaine is shedding new light on the cognition of addiction. Identifying populations vulnerable to substance use disorder is an increasing focus for ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Dr. Lipi Roy writes about addiction, mental health and entertainment. Oscar-winning actor, Robert Downey, Jr., has openly shared his ...

Stephen Hill shared a powerful story Wednesday with seventh-grade students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School about his ...