Maybe you've heard of Alcoholics Anonymous but aren't sure what the Steps actually involve. Maybe you're worried they're too religious, too rigid, ineffective or just not your style. Maybe you've ...

Why are opioids so addictive? What makes opioid drugs so lethal? Is rehab effective for opioid addiction? From the frontlines of the nation’s opioid epidemic, psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, joins ...

It is believed 16 is the pivotal year for adolescents, who face increasing peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Center City, Minn. (May 1, 2024) – The nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the nation's leading force of healing and hope for people impacted by substance use and mental health conditions, today ...

The faster, smarter, more mobile technologies used by teens are changing so rapidly that the impact on adolescent development isn't fully understood. But there are plenty of early warning signs—from ...

The internet has changed the world forever. Its introduction into our homes, communities, workplaces and social spaces has fundamentally shifted every manner of interaction. For many, the internet has ...

As more states legalize recreational marijuana, the availability of high-potency cannabis products raises the potential for health risks—including addiction. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks ...

People in active addiction to alcohol and drugs use despite the harmful physical effects. Marvin D. Seppala, MD, joins host William C. Moyers to discuss the disease of addiction and the role of ...

The ability to manage our emotional responses is a skill that can be improved with practice. We're not born with the ability to regulate our emotions. (Case in point: Have you ever witnessed a toddler ...

Jeff Goldring has a uniquely intimate perspective on addiction and recovery. His family's storied history is all about distilled spirits and he himself works for Sazerac, one of the world's most ...

"Life became this delicate balance of using different chemicals to try and offset the side effects of the chemical before it." A: I started using at a young age, thinking prescription pills were ...

This is the recovery story of Daisy Vanslyke, a gentle spirit who spends most of her time healing other people. In her every word and wisdom, she speaks from the heart: she has endured some of life's ...