People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one of the clearest answers yet, identifying a direct connection inside the ...

Recovering from substance abuse is a challenging journey, but it can lead to important changes and a new sense of purpose. Addiction affects not only the person struggling with it, but also their ...

Modern life is beset by struggle. To alleviate the resultant physical and emotional pain, we often turn to unhealthy coping habits: We eat too much, we use drugs and alcohol, and we numb ourselves ...

Early recovery from drug addiction to opioids and stimulants is physically and mentally demanding, and a long road to recovery. “During the early stages of addiction recovery there is typically not ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

In a significant step towards promoting mental wellness and supporting rehabilitation efforts under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan ...

Pune: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is set to launch a comprehensive, ...