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

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

For years, addiction was seen as a matter of personal failure—a bad habit or a lack of discipline. People believed those who struggled with substance abuse could stop if they simply wanted to. But ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

Despite progress in awareness and education, mental health and addiction remain topics that many people are hesitant to talk about. Whether in families, workplaces, schools, or communities, these ...

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 ...

Addiction is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...

Mattea Kramer, an Amherst writer and researcher who’s studied and written about the federal budget as well as drug policies at state and federal levels, will release her debut novel, “The Untended,” ...