Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

The main goal when determining the level of care is to match the intensity of the treatment to the severity of the addiction.

When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...

Supporting someone with substance abuse. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare, a provider of mental health ...

Helping someone overcome addiction is a powerful and life-changing role. In the UK, many people battling drug or alcohol addiction rely on sponsors for support. A sponsor is usually someone who has ...

BON AQUA, Tenn. (WTVF) — It can be amazing to see what two moms can do. Difficult stories brought these moms together. Saturday in Bon Aqua, they're hosting an event they hope will change lives. "I ...

One of the problems that appear in my addiction practice is the situation of patients with addiction who are also being given “legitimate” prescription medications such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, ...

New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids ...

Many people can't get access to opioid medication treatment while incarcerated, or have trouble accessing treatment once released. A community clinic in Alaska is trying to help.

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in covid-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...

A Cork publican who battled alcohol and drug addiction is launching an exhibition to cast light on that darkness and pain and ...

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...