Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

Pot is quickly becoming America's drug of choice, on track to replace alcohol, but its harms are becoming clear as well.

In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Cravings are intense desires for a specific food, even when you're ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Addiction, often a silent battle, can manifest subtly and insidiously in our closest relationships. Recognizing the signs of drug and alcohol addiction in a partner is not only crucial ...

Gambling can start as an innocent pastime — a way to have fun and enjoy the thrill of taking a risk. However, for some, what begins as occasional entertainment can spiral into a compulsive behavior ...

Gambling addiction is an uncontrolled urge to place wagers and bets, no matter the consequences. Addicts feel the need to keep on betting, even if they go broke or get into debt. Losing while online ...

MACOMB, Ill. — TikToks, or any sort of short videos, can be seriously addicting. "Whenever I stopped watching TikTok, I started watching Reels on Facebook, so I can't just stop it," Western Illinois ...

Despite the growing prevalence of addiction among seniors, many cases go undetected even in health care settings where older ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Sports betting is in full swing after launching on December 1st in Missouri and many Missourians are stepping up to the plate. According to Betmissouri.com, during the first ...

In Lodge Grass, an estimated 60% of the residents age 14 and older struggle with drug or alcohol addictions. But signs of ...