Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

You want to protect them, fight their battles, and just see them return to who they used to be. But helping a sibling through addiction is not as simple as scolding, begging, or forcing them to change ...

Do you know someone who is addicted to drama? I’ll bet you immediately thought of one or two people! You may be thinking of the friend who starts every conversation with, “Oh my God, you have no idea ...

When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...

Addiction can take hold of a life in the blink of an eye. If you are struggling with addiction, or know someone who is struggling, it’s important to understand there is help readily available in a ...

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, ...

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author Elizabeth Gilbert realized she was in love with best friend Rayya after her pal was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The pair battled over substance abuse and following her ...

British TV and radio presenter Ore Oduba spoke about his 30-year battle with porn addiction publicly for the first time in hopes his struggle can help others. Best known for winning Strictly Come ...