In the wake of Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths, online conversations about their son and substance use have been horrendous.

Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms occur with ADs and many non-addicting medications.

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. That might seem like a rather bold and over-the-top assertion.