The Council on Chemical Abuse is shining a spotlight on types of addiction that are becoming more prevalent. The Council on Chemical Abuse is shining a spotlight on types of addiction that are ...

Addiction comes in many forms, though people rarely think about it that way. Some are addicted to shopping, some to food, some to alcohol or drugs. There are countless ways it takes hold of a person’s ...

Approximately 17 percent of adolescents, 13 percent of young adults, and 6 percent of adults report a lifetime history of non-suicidal self-injury or the deliberate harming of one’s body tissue (most ...

Whether it's drugs, shopping, or gambling, addiction can take control your life. Today, we kick off our month-long series about addiction. Farai... Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms Whether it's ...

OAKLAND — Dr. Andrew Herring has a clear goal walking into every appointment with patients seeking medication to treat an opioid use disorder: persuade them to get an injection of extended-release ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Problem gambling among college students is on the rise, driven by a wave of heavily promoted sports betting apps.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. School has started around the country, which for many kids means a tough adjustment back to early wake-ups, sitting still and ...

An injectable form of buprenorphine, sold under the brand name Sublocade, provides patients with a month’s worth of addiction treatment. Oral versions of the drug must be taken every day. (Jenny ...