Smoking cessation has not been seen as a high priority in drug addiction treatment programs. In a nationally representative sample, smokers who quit cigarettes had a 30% greater odds of being in ...

Fisher, of Roanoke, has been on the National Association of Social Worker Inc. section committee on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs for the past five years. He previously chaired the ATOD committee ...

I promise that this blog won't turn into a sex-addiction-focused place, but given the numerous comments about treatment for sex addiction, I wanted to make sure that I get to give my 2 cents. So here ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) refer to mental disorders, whereby affected individuals are unable to control their use of substances, such as nicotine, alcohol, drugs, or specific medications. SUD ...

Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking, according to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. That might seem like a rather bold and over-the-top assertion.

The book is available on Amazon. The roots of addiction medicine began a century ago, developing mostly around alcoholism. Today, the nation faces an epidemic of a different addiction–opioids, ...

Lake Forest, California – Harmony Junction Recovery: Alcohol & Drug Rehab, Orange County, a leading detox center in California, is excited to announce the launch of its new online resource, ...