Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

A Union County nonprofit that helps women battling addiction is asking county leaders to approve a new residential treatment ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At the height of Vin Baker's NBA career, he was a four-time all-star and Olympian with national commercials. Publicly, he was living the dream. Privately, it was a nightmare. "It ...

My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

With almost 50 million Americans struggling with a substance use disorder, thousands of Mississippi families find themselves trying to help their own loved ones find recovery. Caught between love, ...

RANDALLS ISLAND, Manhattan — One of the Tri-state region’s largest addiction recovery programs believes that a steady, dedicated pace leads to success. Odyssey House that organization put that concept ...

Rev. Lisa Yerby-Bryson says she found herself struggling with addiction and destined for an early death before her faith helped her recover. She founded Praising Through Recovery, a program designed ...

When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South drug and alcohol expert said people with substance abuse problems often suffer in silence due to their pride and ego and often believe they will be embarrassed when they ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with Tim Gibbons, a retired Chicago Fire Department battalion chief, to explore his remarkable 40-year journey in ...

Many Americans turn to medications like buprenorphine to overcome opioid addiction. But some say they’re being discriminated against as they go about their lives because they carry a stigma. NBC News' ...