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 ...

A church in Alabama's Bible Belt. The state is home to more than 13,000 religious institutions. Leaders from them are being certified as recovery specialists, to better aid those with substance ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

It's a memory that's permanently etched in my mind, dating back a few decades now. I perched next to someone I knew. "You know, the only people who act like that are on drugs." I ignorantly spoke, ...

Addiction resources go unused if people aren’t willing to talk about substance use in the first place. A local nonprofit, First Call, is helping Kansas Citians find available support. More Kansas ...

ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Robeson County is seeing a big drop in fatal drug overdoses. The Robeson County sheriff said a new grant will continue to help his office fight drug addiction. The North ...

Texas Health Resources is using virtual reality tools to help patients resist their addictions. A behavioral health expert explains.

Research suggests that people with autism spectrum disorders have an increased risk of substance use. For people with ASD and additional diagnoses, like attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, ...