A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that nearly one in five people seeking help for gambling problems experiences suicidal thoughts. The research suggests ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We’re learning a lot in recent years about opioid abuse: how it happens, how to prevent it, and how dangerous it can be when drugs like fentanyl are involved. Untreated mental ...

A class of medications best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also reduce the risk of addiction – and help people who already have one, a new study shows. Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic) ...

Between four and 10 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Many doctors look askance at the disorder, leading some ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...

A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34. For nearly five ...

The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke – including among younger users – Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from ...

FROM THE MASS STATE BORDER, GETTING YOU UP OVER THE BRIDGE TO MAINE AS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY APPROACHES, GAMBLING ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED TO HIT RECORD LEVELS NATIONWIDE, ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN GAMING ...

Problematic TikTok use must be considered an addiction for the risk it entails and its developmental trajectory, scientists have warned.

Addiction is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...