Why would smart people abuse themselves by uncontrolled consumption of alcohol or illicit substances? Do they not see the harm? The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Some see the danger and ...

Smartphone addiction in students refers to a state where time that should be spent studying is taken over by smartphone ...

I think beating an addiction is heroic. But here is a fact that may surprise you–overcoming an addiction is also quite common. Put those ideas together, and you realize it’s another way so many people ...

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 ...

Good Indeed! Pro Football Hall of Famer, Chris Carter, giving hope to people overcoming addictions. He spoke at the Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner in Indy. Chris told us he has been sober for 8,622 ...

Recognize triggers: Identify situations, emotions, or thoughts that lead you to watch porn. Understand motivations: Acknowledge why you watch porn (e.g., stress relief, boredom, or escapism). Monitor ...

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 ...

RIDGEFIELD -- Reaching out with a helping hand is the way young people in Fairfield County have helped each other fight alcohol and drug addictions. Whether at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting or with ...

Quit Tobacco: The addiction to tobacco can be life-threatening. Whether an individual chews gutka or smokes, these habits can severely harm health and lead to various illnesses. It is often said that ...

Gambling addiction is an escalating concern that affects diverse communities, including the African American population. With the rapid expansion of online platforms and the increasing popularity of ...

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' ...

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 ...