Do you have a family member or loved one who you are worried is using substances, and feel powerless to do anything about it? You may find yourself asking questions like “Did I cause the addiction?

One of the most compelling books I read this summer, The Recovering, by Leslie Jamison, delves deeply into stories of the author's personal recovery from alcoholism as well as those of beloved artists ...

My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

These books are indispensable if you love an addict. More than 19 million people struggle with addiction, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. While knowing that you're not alone, ...

The city's new Community Connections Resource Guide includes an online directory of behavioral health services and is designed to help people access treatment and programs that better meet their needs ...

If you or a loved one is battling addiction or mental health challenges, there are several resources available to help one’s journey to recovery. Here is a list of addiction recovery and mental health ...

Addiction recovery advocate Beidler (Downstairs Church) provides a down-to-earth guide for readers with loved ones in addiction recovery. She frames recovery as a process that rests on four core ...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is meant to spread awareness of alcohol addiction and boost support for those dealing with it. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ...

Tylor Chase, known for his role in the beloved show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, has recently made headlines as he reportedly exits rehab. This news brings to light the ongoing struggles ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

Celebrity lives often play out like open books, and while they might seem glamorous on the outside, they are full of very human struggles beneath the surface. Addiction doesn't discriminate, and many ...