The term "medicalization" was popularized by the Catholic philosopher and social critic Ivan Illich. Illich was troubled by the way in which what was formerly regarded as deviant behavior had come to ...

While people may use the words "addiction" and "compulsion" interchangeably, they are different. Addiction creates a sense of pleasure in the brain and removes discomfort from cravings. Compulsions ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The road to recovering from an addiction can be a long journey. One local church believes that the journey can be completed with the help of Christ. John Burdeshaw with New ...

No one intends to become addicted to alcohol or drugs before they get their first taste. Unfortunately, with some newly designed drugs, the addiction begins after the first use. When a person is lost ...

We discuss Process Addiction. Shopping, gambling, gaming, social media use, etc. We discuss process addiction, a compulsive behavior that involves engaging in activities that negatively impact life ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

Some habits are hard to discard, especially tobacco addiction. However, tobacco dependence has a long-term negative impact on one’s health. Thus, there is a need to slowly move away to lead a healthy ...