Addiction is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...

I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school and college became a pattern of blackouts, emergency room visits, regret and shame. As peers grew up and ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...