We have a serious addiction problem. You see it everywhere. In fact, it may be staring you in the face right now. It’s good ...

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. The White House on Thursday unveiled a new effort to streamline the country’s response to its drug and alcohol epidemic, pledging to align ...

Our understanding of substance use disorders as chronic but treatable health conditions has come a long way since the dark days when they were thought of as character flaws — or worse. Yet societal ...

Online gambling became legal in Pennsylvania in 2017 when Act 42 was passed, permitting online lottery and casino games.

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

An intervention regarding substance use disorders is an approach that aims to reduce harm, improve safety, and promote better health and wellness. However, interventions are outdated and a ...

Let’s not call gambling the “hidden addiction” anymore. The medical, personal and financial wreckage of this condition is right in front of us as we watch the betting line scroll across the screen of ...

Addiction comes from the Latin word "addicere" meaning "to be awarded to another as a slave." Here I explain how this definition plays out in the brain in general terms, and the importance of ...

As the Santa Fe Film Festival prepares to welcome an eclectic slate of films in 2025, The Addiction of Hope emerges as a standout narrative on resilience, identity, and the paths people choose when ...