From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or loved one can be much more difficult. What is Addiction?

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a diagnosis. Substance use disorder can range from mild to ...

Recent master of communications graduate Dan Sweeney has partnered with atTAcK addiction to gather and tell the stories that support substance use recovery. The organization’s resource center in Bear, Delaware, is a space for community outreach and a first stop for those seeking recovery information.

One of the problems that I see frequently is patients with cross addiction, specifically those who are also being given “legitimate” prescription medications such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, opiates for bona fide symptoms. There is no doubt that ...

NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS BEEN BATTLING THE OPIOID CRISIS FOR YEARS, BUT A GROWING NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES ARE FACING QUESTIONS OVER HOW TO DEAL WITH AN HERBAL SUPPLEMENT THAT CAN MIMIC OPIOID LIKE EFFECTS IN HIGH DOSES, IT’S CALLED KRATOM, AND YOU CAN USUALLY ...

Rula reports that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with substance use disorder, exacerbating symptoms in winter.

Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside has published a new educational resource designed to clarify the differences between Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, two major health insurance providers that frequently impact access to addiction treatment services.

Experts urge cardiologists to routinely screen for substance use, noting its independent impact on atherosclerotic risk and the value of empathetic structured assessment.

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, regional language or emotionally charged stories. Analyzing this content manually is time-consuming, inconsistent and virtually impossible to do at scale.