Addicts in recovery will eventually feel the pain of loss. The drug of choice is no longer a healthy option for coping and a new one must emerge. In addition, all the time devoted to depending on the ...

The holidays can bring joy — but for many, they also bring stress, triggers, and temptation. From family pressure to financial strain and social drinking, we talk about why addiction struggles often ...

OUTWEIGH: Addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about the ways we cope with pain, stress, and unmet needs. In this episode, Chip Dodd and Leanne unpack how behaviors like emotional eating, ...

The Princess of Wales is urging people to show "compassion" and understanding to those struggling in a special new message released Monday, Nov. 24 The fight for those coping with addiction and the ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today’s society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

In general, leaning into your friendships is one of the best ways to relax without alcohol. Meaningful human connections “release dopamine and opioids in our brain,” Lembke says. “We are social ...

A recent study found that excessive binge watching, or "binge-watching addiction," may be associated with loneliness. Here's ...