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 ...

Despite what people may tell you, changing behavior is easy. It’s maintaining change that’s hard—creating new and sustained ways of thinking and behaving. As Mark Twain quipped, “Quitting [smoking] is ...

Due to the inherent anonymity of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and a host of other 12-step programs that specialize in different forms of recovery, statistics on their scope are somewhat elusive; AA ...

Employers play an important role in an employee's recovery from addiction and substance use disorders. But they need the right tools to ensure their support makes a difference. Processing Content ...

Addiction science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

Katelyn Fullbright on the day she graduated from Women in Recovery.Credit...Barrett Emke for The New York Times Supported by By Nicholas Kristof Photographs by Barrett Emke Mr. Kristof is an Opinion ...

Mental health and addiction recovery are complex journeys. Now, a Houston-based practice called The Antidote is pioneering a fresh, holistic approach that starts from within the body. Founded by ...