We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, checking them around 58 times, on average. We like to tell ourselves it's to socialize, for work, or to read the news. But most of us are ...

What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

It is vital to follow a healthcare professional’s instructions when taking an opioid, such as hydrocodone. Medications, such as methadone, can help relieve withdrawal symptoms and support addiction ...

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...

Are you addicted to junk food filled with sugar? Is that even possible? Is addiction driving the obesity epidemic? Addiction to food is a very controversial issue. There are many strong opinions in ...

Being able to stop addiction early can prevent severe complications from brain damage to physical dependency that makes withdrawal harder later. This early intervention is especially vital for younger ...

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It's a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The opioid epidemic has claimed too many lives—and for many, it starts with something as routine as a prescription after surgery or injury. In Iowa, however, a growing ...