The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Addiction is often defined by its source: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. But focusing on the substance or behavior alone misses a deeper issue: Many who overcome one addiction simply replace it with ...

Addiction medicine treatment options in the province are expanding with the introduction of the virtual access to addiction medicine (VAAM) program in three Saskatchewan communities, along with all ...

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Social media addiction is most common among adolescents and young people. Individuals with social media addiction may experience negative psychological and physical symptoms. Social media is an online ...

When I entered rehab at 23, I learned that trauma was a thread woven into most addiction stories. Many people in my program described horrific neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse, they had ...