America has an opioid problem and more mothers are struggling with sobriety. “At the height of my addiction, I could take anywhere from 20 or 30 Percocets a day if I had them,” said Amanda Martin, who ...

It’s easier than ever for doctors to prescribe a key medicine for opioid addiction since the U.S. government lifted an obstacle last year. But despite the looser restrictions and the ongoing overdose ...

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 ...

Attendees at the day-long event heard from speakers and panelists about topics focused on opioid use prevention and treatment. The symposium was presented by presented by Prescription for Progress, a ...

The National Institute of Mental Health counts mental illnesses among common maladies not just in the U.S., but around the world, estimating that as much as 23% of the adult U.S. population faces ...

Forums like Lost in Kensington offer hope — and help — to families seeking to reconnect with people living on Philly's streets.

Four out of five adults in Florida who need addiction treatment go without care. The Haven Detox – Florida urges people to get help as spring break approaches. It’s one thing to drink or use drugs ...

The 50-bed Oaks Centre in Elliot Lake has been called a 'gem' where 'magic' happens by the patients and addictions ...