We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

Men struggling against addiction are often socially impoverished. Their relationships, when they exist, are often negative.

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Earlier this month, it was announced that a building is being developed into a living space that can house 14 people who, after concluding their rehabilitation for substance abuse, have nowhere to ...

In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with Tim Gibbons, a retired Chicago Fire Department battalion chief, to explore his remarkable 40-year journey in ...

Many of us have struggled with an addiction or know one or more family members, friends or associates who struggle with some form of addiction. We may have witnessed the terrible destruction that ...

My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

College sports is in an upheaval. Some, like Baylor's Scott Drew, have embraced the new world order and been criticized.

Rap Artist Young Dro, who is best known for his song ''Shoulder Lean,'' shares his struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. He tells Portia it started while healing from a gunshot wound at the ...

Christina Cook hosts the podcast "The Broke Girl Society." For PS's Radical Honesty issue, she discusses overcoming gambling addiction. Read more radically honest stories here. I started gambling when ...