Addiction and Substance Abuse

One in five Americans have misused prescription drugs at least once, yet only one in three even recognizes the signs...

If you drink alcohol, you should consider limiting your intake to no more than two drinks per day for men,...

Scheduling this very specific type of surgery may actually help you quit smoking a lot faster than you ever expected—no...

Between the temptations, stress, and withdrawal, it's hard to kick the habit. See what former smokers say helped them quit...

Feeling like your hormones are out of wack? Time to check your alcohol intake.

When people show up to the ER or leave the OR after surgery, one group is more likely to walk...

A new study that proves that third-hand smoke is a thing, and it could be hurting your friends and your...

Butt out.

If your face turns as red as the wine in your glass, it may be due to your genetics

Auburn knew she had a problem—with drugs, her marriage, her baby. So in desperation, she called a counselor's number in...

Should your family history influence how you drink? Or, how much you drink? Possibly. Scientific evidence links certain aspects of...

One in 12 Americans will struggle with alcoholism at some point in their life. Here recovering alcoholics share their best...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers opioid addiction to be a growing epidemic, with more than 6...

Alcoholism can affect social drinkers too. You don't have to be a daily drinker, morning drinker, or have DWI's to...

Zero judgment! Here's how doctors and science say you can shake that fog and snap to greater coherence when...

The benefits of quitting smoking outweigh any potential health problems from a few extra pounds.

Whether you or a loved one is facing alcohol, drug, or painkiller addiction, here's real advice on how to get...

Studies show that these seemingly random factors can affect how alcohol takes its toll on your body and brain.

Stealthy ways to reduce your drinking to a healthy level.