Addiction is characterised by a need to engage in a behaviour to the point where it may be harmful to the health of the individual. The personal and societal costs of addiction are extremely high, yet ...

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, ...

Addiction is a worldwide problem affecting individuals across various social and economic backgrounds, gender and age. Legal drugs like alcohol and tobacco as well as illicit drugs can be addictive.

APPLETON, Wis. (WLUK) -- On the second floor of the Appleton Public Library, in a quiet section with few crowds, lives the new "No Questions Asked" section. “It’s a collection of materials, primarily ...

In my work with people with addiction, be it to drugs, alcohol, or behaviors like gambling or pornography usage, one trait in early recovery often sticks out: the inability to take true responsibility ...