Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate the people who recover. Organized by the ...

Dingle and colleagues explored the influence of addiction and addiction treatment on identity. They interviewed 21 people in a treatment community and found two distinct pathways, from pre-addiction ...

Recovering from addiction takes strength, patience, and steady support. Treatment programs and personal commitment are ...

The Sanctuary at Sedona reports functional medicine enhances addiction recovery by addressing root causes and individual ...

Recovery from addiction is a journey that requires not only personal commitment but also effective strategies to navigate the challenges that arise along the way. One of the most significant ...

Preventing burnout requires consistency. A good approach is to build a self-care plan that includes: Morning and evening routines. Scheduled breaks throughout the day. A mix of physical, emotional, ...

Drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is defined by experts as a disease that affects a person’s brain and behaviour, leading to an inability to control the use of legal or illegal ...

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering the risk of relapse, a study shows.

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with ...

Social media is woven into nearly every aspect of modern life. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter) connect people across the world, offering entertainment, news, and a way to ...