Addiction psychotherapy—treating problematic substance use and addictions in individual therapy—is quite effective and can be deeply rewarding. In my experience, people enjoy the individualized nature ...

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The U.S. drug crisis is as bad as it’s ever been, and there are few signs things are getting better. About 110,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2023, about the same as in previous years. Fentanyl, ...

Society’s response to addiction needs a profound shift towards compassion and effectiveness. Addiction is a complex issue; we can no longer rely on criticism and punishment. Legalizing ...

State health officials announced this week that they will expand the development of centers offering treatment, clean syringes and other resources for drug users, a move the Murphy administration said ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Felix Gonzalez did his best to sober up, so he could share his struggle about addiction on Wednesday. Joining a group of mothers, elected officials and even other addicts at the Texas ...

Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm ...

In July, the Trump administration introduced an executive order (EO) championing treatment for drug addiction while trashing ...

Tedros noted that there is no evidence of any public health benefit from e-cigarettes, but growing evidence of their harm.

September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate people who’ve overcome their addictions and honor those we’ve lost to overdose. Overdose is a leading cause of death for people forced to live outside, ...