It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

Many patients believe antidepressants are addictive because withdrawal can be difficult. Addiction experts distinguish the ...

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, ...

Addiction or dependence? Words have meaning — and when it comes to something as serious as addiction, getting them right matters. Share on Pinterest If you’ve read the L.A. Times recently, you might ...

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs designed to treat pain. Anyone who takes them, whether as prescribed or not, can develop problems with how they use them. Doctors can legally prescribe opioids to ...

Treating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (eight times the general population) of suicide among people with opioid dependence. A Scottish study led by Glasgow Caledonian ...

Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies: limited options for drug treatment, shame and stigma from family, friends and providers and concern ...

Romantic involvement with a partner can sometimes exhibit dysfunctional traits similar to addictive behaviours, a phenomenon known as emotional dependence on the partner or “love addiction.” If not ...

To the editor: David Lazarus’ columns describing his own experience trying to quit antidepressants were timely and courageous. However, his failure to clearly distinguish between dependence and ...

The Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act is not a partisan proposal. It is a practical safeguard rooted in compassion and ...

AROUND 10 million Brits are at risk of becoming addicted to over-the-counter painkillers, a survey has suggested.