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 ...
Editor's note: A version of this essay originally appeared in WBUR's CommonHealth newsletter. You can subscribe to that newsletter here. One year ago this month, police found the body of my nephew on ...
For some, recovering from addiction is only half the battle. The other half is getting over the guilt, depression and shame associated with it.... Shame, Guilt Pose Significant Hurdles For Those ...
In 2023, 48.5 million people ages 12 or older in the U.S. contended with a substance use disorder or disorders -- for almost 29 million, it was an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and around 27 million ...
The Princess of Wales has long-campaigned for better understanding for addicts and their loved ones who live with or care for them ...