The term cross addiction is relatively new but is something that has always been seen in clinical practices. It is a situation where an individual has more than one addiction or uses more than one ...

Researchers found that Reddit and TikTok often serve as a lifeline for people seeking just-in-time support when they need it ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, ...

From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical ...

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Lyra Health, a mental health company, announced Monday that it is expanding its substance use disorder services to support those struggling with cannabis, stimulants, opioids and nicotine. Burlingame, ...

Recent master of communications graduate Dan Sweeney has partnered with atTAcK addiction to gather and tell the stories that ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol ...