Attendees at the day-long event heard from speakers and panelists about topics focused on opioid use prevention and treatment. The symposium was presented by presented by Prescription for Progress, a ...

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As I tape this we are still awaiting definitive information from authorities in Boston. It was just too early to offer our perspective on the bombings. So we draw your attention to a new resource ...

Addiction is a real problem. It affects not just the addict but also the people around them. Addiction can lead to numerous consequences and has after-effects on the different aspects of the addict’s ...

Addiction is a complex and devastating condition that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Addiction can severely affect mental health, relationships, and overall well-being, ...

Kimberly S. Young is a clinical psychologist who has been working on what she calls Internet addiction since the mid-1990s. In 1996, she acknowledged that “the term ...

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 ...

Cannabis, screens, drinking, drugs, gaming, food, hookups! We have so many ways to check out. And it’s not always easy to check back in. As a result, addiction is a universal concern these days. When ...

An Indigenous-led clinic bringing substance addiction services to Manitoba's Island Lake region has already enrolled 15 patients in treatment for opioid dependency — but officials warn the need for ...

ALBANY - When a person who is addicted to opioids decides to get help, an app can get a prescription for buprenorphine into their hands within two hours. Dr. Joshua Lynch, founder of the MATTERS ...