PITTSBURG — Life has always been challenging for Christopher Stockton. Born into a home where substance abuse and financial hardships were constant struggles, his early years were marred by ...

There’s a reason many rehab centers take a whole-person approach to addiction recovery: Your physical, mental, and emotional health all play a key role in beating addiction. If you address the mental ...

For those battling food addiction, popular weight-loss medications offer hope but not complete solutions. Understanding the complex nature of this condition reveals why a multifaceted treatment plan ...

DEVON — Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Judy Garland, Sir Elton John and Ernest Hemingway are all seemingly watching. Their likenesses cover much of the walls at Recovery Center of America at Devon. Some ...

Studies show 38% of people experience increased stress during the holiday season, and nearly 1 in 3 drink more alcohol during this time. This leads some to substance abuse and addiction, which is a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people with opioid addictions are also dealing with mental illness. Often times, they do not receive appropriate treatment for either condition. Brittany Midolo, who ...

In a world where addiction often casts a long shadow, stories of recovery shine brightly, illuminating the path to hope and resilience. Addiction Helpline America is proud to share powerful success ...

For Jane Turner, it started when she was 10 years old. "I began using food to calm myself and push my emotions away," the 62-year-old author told Mamamia. "I'd steal money and nick down to the shops ...

Psilocybin, a psychoactive alkaloid that occurs naturally in more than 100 species of mushroom, causes perceptual distortions and an acutely altered psychological state. Scientists are now considering ...

When 36-year-old Amanda Southwick was a student at Poultney High School, she was a high achiever. Her parents recognized and supported her academic promise: they expected her to make the honor roll ...