Addiction refers to the uncontrollable desire to have something or engage in a certain behavior. Anyone can become addicted to anything, even at a young age. To those who don't fully understand or ...

In light of the toll addiction takes on individuals, their families, communities, and society at large, it is understandable that many people want to know the answer to the question: What causes ...

What is addiction? It is enduringly difficult to say. Our methods of treating addiction have become, over time, both more compassionate and more effective. Yet the nature of addiction itself remains ...

The Princess of Wales reflected on her visit to a prison last month and how her campaign for early childhood connects to addiction Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE.