So, what keeps 90 percent of people from getting help for their addiction? The study I conducted at UCLA during my postgraduate work (HERE and HERE) revealed that about half of the respondents in the ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

Families ruined by heroin addiction share their stories. — -- Aaron Smith held up a needle he used to shoot heroin. “More or less this is all you need,” the 22-year-old said. It's what he called ...

Warning: This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Sheriff’s Office says they're working to help inmates, in hopes that they don't end up back in jail. They say the Medication Assistance Treatment Program (MAT) is ...

The California Legislature passed a bill on Monday that could help older adults get more access to addiction treatment. California, like much of the country, has a shortage of behavioral health care ...