My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

The journey through addiction recovery often begins with well-meaning attempts to quit through personal determination or casual support networks. However, when dealing with substance dependence, these ...

Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

Addiction is often defined by its source: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. But focusing on the substance or behavior alone misses a deeper issue: Many who overcome one addiction simply replace it with ...

Stigma remains deeply rooted in society. Historically, substance dependence was viewed through a moral lens. It was a sign of ...

In his new book, What Is It Like to Be an Addict? Owen Flanagan writes from his perspective as a philosopher who is also a recovering addict. Courting some controversy, Flanagan argues that addicts ...

Homelessness, addiction, and abuse don’t exist in a vacuum. Too often, our society views these challenges as personal failures as if these crises start with “bad choices” and end with personal ...

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – After selling his company, Mark Gogolewski moved to Lake Tahoe. “You would expect yourself to be pretty happy” he said. “And, I almost died.” He breaks down this reality and ...