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 ...

Addiction therapists commonly encounter the Quixotic efforts of patients to continue drinking or using other drugs without negative consequences. Talking to patients with substance use disorders often ...

In a recent New York Times essay, Patti Davis, daughter of former president Ronald Reagan, reflects on the destructive power of addiction in her life. She describes waiting with others to snort ...

An opioid overdose survivor who overcame a 15-year addiction, Bev Aikins — mother of Vice President JD Vance — teaches us how ...

Cover of 'The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery,' a guide to overcoming addiction and embracing life's challenges. Unveiling a personal journey to sobriety, Cesar Wurm’s ...

WHILE EACH person’s path to addiction is deeply personal and unique, I’ve seen far too many journeys begin with routine pain management. As executive director of HOPE Recovery Center, I live out my ...

In response to "Nicotine Up Sharply in Many Cigarettes" [front page, Aug. 31] and "Big Tobacco, Lawless as Ever" [editorial, Sept. 5]: It is not surprising that the nicotine content in the most ...

Please tell the parents who were confused or concerned about cellphone use to have their teens watch (with them, if possible) the documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. It explains the power of ...

Used meth pipes in the trash can, drug stashes beneath the stairs, prone bodies in the middle of the street. “My kids are growing up with people overdosing and doing drugs right in front of their eyes ...