The term cross addiction is relatively new but is something that has always been seen in clinical practices. It is a situation where an individual has more than one addiction or uses more than one ...

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 ...

One of the problems that I see frequently is patients with cross addiction, specifically those who are also being given “legitimate” prescription medications such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, ...

A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect or ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS BEEN BATTLING THE OPIOID CRISIS FOR YEARS, BUT A GROWING NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES ARE FACING QUESTIONS OVER HOW TO DEAL WITH AN HERBAL SUPPLEMENT THAT CAN MIMIC OPIOID LIKE EFFECTS IN ...

From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...