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 a complex issue that affects people from a varying range of backgrounds, cultures, and upbringings — according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health approximately 20.1 million ...

DULUTH, Minn. - The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is ...

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, with more than one thousand events in the country aimed at ending the stigma of addiction. One San Diego organization will hold its ...