Addiction

With the coronavirus pandemic necessitating physical distance, both clinical services for addiction and recovery and support groups have gone online.

Gaming disorder is a mental health condition recognized by the WHO in their International Classification of Disease. Learn about symptoms of video game addiction.

Classification is not without controversy but may help increase awareness and treatment.

Symptoms of increased loneliness, anxiety, and depression were linked to digital addiction in a study looking at mechanisms involved in digital addiction. Here are some tips on healthy living with technology.

It’s hardly news that men like sex. But how do you know if your man is addicted to sex? Here are 10 clues.

Behaviors can be as addicting as substances like alcohol and drugs. Learn which activities can cause serious problems for some people.

Alcohol is the third most commonly used addictive substance, and it can cause irreversible harm if you drink in excess.

During alcohol withdrawal, drug treatment can be the difference between life and death. Find out how drugs are used for withdrawal and for long-term recovery.

Do you think your spouse is a sex addict? A healthy libido is good and normal, but when sex is all-consuming, the person may need sexual addiction counseling.

Withdrawal can take days or weeks; the duration depends on the type of substance that's been abused and how long the abuse lasted.

Whether you smoke marijuana, drink alcohol, or use cocaine, there are serious risks involved. Learn about commonly abused drugs and the dangers of addiction.

Amy Winehouse is just the latest troubled star whose death may be tied to ongoing drug and alcohol issues. Here's a look back at some who left us too soon!