Does marijuana cause addiction? As Californians prepare to vote on Prop 19 — which would legalize recreational use of the drug, at least under state law — the question is more pertinent than ever. The ...

Biden contends the definition was 'addict' wasn't explained to him when he bought the gun in 2018 and he had just completed a stint in rehab. Hunter Biden’s lawyers are sparring with prosecutors in ...

The statistics are startling. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.9 million adults needed substance abuse treatment in 2016. With the opioid crisis growing in 2017, much more ...

When science first studied addictive behavior individuals who became addicted to a substance commonly were viewed as being morally flawed human beings lacking willpower. Today, that view has changed.

My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the nation's largest organization representing medical professionals who specialize in addiction ...

Hunter Biden has lashed out against the federal gun charges while arguing against the definition of drug "addict" and "user." In court filings submitted on Thursday, lawyers for President Joe Biden's ...

In my last column I shared about my recent medical emergency. Everywhere I go, people are asking about my health. The good news is, I’ve had a month of steady progress. I am seeing you and you are ...

Rep. Bill Foster stood before 17 graduates of the Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court and congratulated them for not letting addiction define their lives. “You have made overcoming your struggle a ...