First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which ...

We discuss Process Addiction. Shopping, gambling, gaming, social media use, etc. We discuss process addiction, a compulsive behavior that involves engaging in activities that negatively impact life ...

That was the picture that emerged on Liveline, as Kieran Cuddihy spoke to fitness and recovery coach Chris Jenkins, former ...

Where does opium come from? The opium poppy grows best in warm, dry climates. Most opium is grown in a long, narrow stretch of mountains in central Asia, an area that starts in Turkey and moves east ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new online resource, “Access Support for Families of Drug Addicts“, available on their website. The article explores the challenges families face when a ...

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. Drug policy was largely a backburner issue in 2025. Despite the ambitions of some moderate or right-leaning activists, and an apparent passion ...

On National Anti-Drug Addiction Day, it's crucial to highlight the growing challenge of substance abuse in India. In India, commonly used and easily accessible drugs include cannabis (bhang, ganja, ...