Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and ...

Opinion: People need to take control of themselves, or at least stop blaming the market for their poor lifestyle and choices.

I deplore the vile creators and distributors of child porn. And I found your Feb. 17 article about the psychology of addiction to be shallow and misleading (“The psychology behind Eliot Cutler’s ...

Addiction is not just about substances — it’s about the ache inside that we can’t seem to quiet. It’s the restless reaching for something — anything — that will hush the pain we’re too afraid to name.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: Wow, front-page press on addiction and mental health (“Reiner family tragedy sheds light on pain of ...

Update: After NPR's reporting, the Trump administration reversed its decision and confirmed that sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed.

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