The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

For many of us, it isn't too hard to come up with the name of someone we know or who is close to us who has struggled with addiction. And yet, as a society, we continue to fail so many of them.

From comically oversized wine glasses to supersized restaurant portions, we live in a culture that celebrates overindulgence ...

The population of aging patients with substance use disorder (SUD) requiring care in nursing facilities is growing, yet these facilities are not sufficiently prepared to provide evidence-based ...