We are all familiar with the word “addict.” It is used so casually that many people no longer hear the harm inside it. I am ...

Food addiction is a hot topic, but the idea that we can become addicted to food in the same way we might become addicted to drugs or alcohol is also very controversial. If you’ve ever thought, “I ...

Sep. 9—TRAVERSE CITY — The "Long Road to Recovery" in addiction will be the focus of a community panel discussion. Interlochen Public Library will host the talk from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the library's ...

Substance abuse treatment is a complex and multifaceted journey, and one of the most effective tools in this process is group therapy. Whether you or a loved one is seeking help, learning a few group ...

Addiction arises from maladaptive adaptations in brain circuits that underlie learning, motivation and stress responses. Central to these adaptations is the mesolimbic dopamine pathway, in which ...

Sesame Street has revealed the reason why one puppet character went into foster care. The children's program is taking on one of the most difficult social issues of our time: addiction. "Sesame Street ...