One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

The new method is designed to focus specifically on pain-related signals, without interfering with normal activity in other ...

Most stories about gambling addiction focus on men. But as the popularity of online betting explodes, women are also ...

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The more flexible approach some doctors are taking clashes with traditional views of how to treat people with addiction.

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One such evening about four years ago, Charmyra Harrell arrived there limping, her right leg swollen and covered in sores.

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Historically, the NCAA has taken a hardline stance — student-athletes and staff are strictly prohibited from betting on any ...

Thankfully, we can implement self-forgiveness, which can help us overcome the Enemy’s greatest tool: shame. We can do this by ...

A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of ...