In what must be example 5,745,347 (estimated) of “things that would have been a weekslong scandal in the before times but now barely register in our post-truth Trumpian reality,” the U.S. government, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The connection between mental health and substance misuse is frequently misunderstood and underreported. Through these discussions ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

A good night's sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night's rest is often elusive. For patients with ...

A recent study found that excessive binge watching, or "binge-watching addiction," may be associated with loneliness. Here's ...

The side wall of psychology professor Bart Hoebel's office is lined with dozens of storage boxes. One is labeled "salt," another "self-stimulation," yet another "crave." Then there is the cluster of ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There is a new campaign to help those battling addiction receive proper care. Wednesday, Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) and several state lawmakers announced ...

Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, ...