As the opioid epidemic has picked up wide spread national media attention, so has patient awareness on the topic. One to two years ago when I would try to discuss the ongoing epidemic with patients, ...

The Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness at Johns Hopkins University has led a study into prescription drug use of multiple concurrent central nervous system (CNS)-active drugs. They found ...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roughly 75% of the assessments that take place in the Addiction Campuses call center are dual diagnosis - meaning the caller struggles with one or multiple ...

Addiction can take a physical toll on the body.It can lead to self-neglect.According to Rehabs.com, millions of Americans are trapped in a cycle of drug abuse and addiction.The catastrophic health ...

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a proposal meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and addiction care as comprehensively as they cover treatment for physical health ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.