In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.

Addiction is a complex and often deeply personal challenge that can start slowly, often unnoticed by the individual or their loved ones. Understanding the early warning signs can help detect ...

Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Cravings are intense desires for a specific food, even when you're ...

Longwood, FL – WhiteSands Treatment has published a new educational article titled “What Are the Signs of Opioid Addiction?”, providing timely guidance on one of the most pressing health concerns ...

If you or someone you know is using substances, it’s important to always have Narcan on hand and know signs of overdose, such ...

As discussed in my most recent post, the face of gambling — and gambling addiction — is changing. Far from the old days of late-night trips to casinos and surreptitious calls to aggressive bookies, in ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...