There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

Mental illness and drug addiction are nothing new to New Mexico, which ranks 10th-worst nationally for mental health in 2024 and sixth for fatal overdoses. During Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s six ...

In many cases, it is a family member or very good friend who raises concern about the patient’s behavior (rather than the patient himself/herself doing so). The first port of call is usually a GP ...

Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma kumarsushildm@yahoo.co.in World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May across the globe under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO). The day was ...

You're reading Part 1 of The War on Recovery, a yearlong investigation into how the U.S. denies lifesaving medications to people with opioid addiction. These medicines are cheap and easy to distribute ...