addiction

There's A Reason Opioid Use Has Surged During The Pandemic

The prescription drugs are highly addictive and only recommended for short-term use.
By 

Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Once Passed Out On Set After Taking 'Bad Batch Of Ecstasy'

The actor opened up about her personal struggles with drugs and alcohol.
By 

Kelly Osbourne Details How One Drink Caused Her to Spiral Into Relapse

“In my mind, I was still in control,” Kelly told Dax Shepard on his podcast.
By 

Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About Recent Relapse After Nearly Four Years Of Sobriety

The 36-year-old TV personality told fans on Instagram that she'd relapsed and is "not proud of it," but that she's now "back on track".
By 

How Binge Watching TV Can Be Like An Addictive Drug To Your Brain - On The Mind

Neurologist Dr Randall Wright says our brain can react to binge watching television the same way as it does becoming addicted to drugs. By tapping into the brain's pleasure circuit, our brains can physically rewire to want more of the digital stimuli. But, by making sure it doesn’t interfere with our sleep and making it social, we can still enjoy online content.
By 
and

Steve Arnott's Painkiller Addiction Is The Line Of Duty Storyline We Need To Talk About

“Without a doubt, prescription drug addiction is the most hidden addiction in the UK."
By 

7 Of The Most Annoying Things People Say To Nondrinkers

Here's what not to do when talking about alcohol and sobriety and how you can be supportive instead.
By 

Lily Allen Reveals She Became Addicted To Prescription 'Speed' Drug To Lose Weight

The British singer says she also considered using heroin at lowest point of addiction struggles.
By 

Gambling Is A Women's Problem Too. Lockdown Made It Worse

Three women in recovery for gambling addiction talk about the stigma and guilt that surrounds them.
By 

When Trump Went After Hunter Biden For His Addiction, He Went After Me Too

Stigmatising addiction kills addicts.
By