Addiction

New Hampshire November 9

New Hampshire's recovery-friendly workplace program expands to nationwide institute

New Hampshire's governor is taking on a leadership role in the creation of a new initiative called The Recovery Friendly Workplace National Institute, the White House announced.

HEALTH November 1

Parents of teens more concerned about internet addiction than drug use, study finds: 'Problematic patterns'

More parents are concerned about internet addiction than substance addiction in teens, a new study found. Researchers share parents’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of internet use.

VIDEO October 31

'The Five': Trump pushes to fight homelessness with mental asylums

'The Five' co-hosts discuss solutions to address America's growing homelessness and drug crisis.

OPINION October 31

What 'Friends' are for: Trying to make sense of Matthew Perry’s death

I still think about meeting Matthew Perry at a men's sobriety event more than 20 years ago in West Hollywood

VIDEO October 30

Addiction affects ‘all types’ of people: Dr. Drew

Addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky explains how doctors overprescribing opiates led to patients’ addiction problems on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

OPINION October 29

My son died of an opioid overdose at 23. Here are 2 musts in how opioid settlement money is spent

My 23-year-old son died of an opioid overdose. A settlement agreement with the corporations who profited from creating addition should not be used to enrich these same companies.

HEALTH October 19

Ultraprocessed foods with ‘feel-good chemicals’ could be as addictive as cigarettes and drugs, study suggests

Ultraprocessed foods high in fats and carbs could have addictive properties, according to a new study from University of Michigan. Nutritionists weigh in on the findings.

CRIME September 29

Woman charged after dead baby found in suitcase in doghouse

Jessica Weeks allegedly refused to deliver her baby in a hospital because she feared being arrested, police learned. They recovered the infant's body months later.

Addiction September 28

US government must do more to help gambling addicts as it makes billions off sports betting, expert says

Keith Whyte, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, says the United States government needs to do more to help gambling addicts.

Digital Originals September 20

Thrown out a window and left for dead in Philly’s open-air drug den. Now she helps others escape its grip

Sarah Laurel was left for dead in Kensington for 18 hours. The experience inspired her to get sober. Now she's fighting to help others battling addiction.