The challenge also promotes the “70-second swap” technique. When the urge to engage in a harmful habit arises, people are ...

Ophelia explores how buprenorphine helps the body overcome opioid addiction, citing research from a variety of government and scientific sources. – Craig F. Walker // The Boston Globe via Getty Images ...

Are you a lifelong sweet tooth (a sugar addict)? Can’t finish a meal without something sweet to top it off? Does your stomach have a “reserve tank” purely for sweets? Me too. I could be completely ...

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It’s a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap ...

You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have used powder cocaine in their lifetimes. Thankfully, not everyone who partakes ...

Addiction is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...

How a Khayelitsha Teen Fought His Way Back from the Brink of Tik.