Addiction is a complex disease, but nearly a century of scientific study has helped researchers come to a deeper understanding about how it works. This research has culminated in an important change ...

Opioid use disorders (OUDs) constitute a major global public health challenge, characterized by high relapse rates, overdose risk, and social and economic ...

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention found moderate success preventing gaming and internet addiction in at-risk youth, according to German researchers. Compared to a control group, ...

Recent research has brought to light the crucial role that timing plays in family interventions for addiction. This study emphasizes that understanding when to intervene can significantly enhance the ...

The Champion Center, Lompoc’s chemical dependency treatment facility, is sponsoring a community talk Oct. 12 by Jenny and Scott Graham, nationally recognized experts on addiction and intervention. The ...

Addiction is an emotional subject—and a notoriously touchy term for understandable reasons. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with substance misuse or addictive behaviors that can affect ...

Do you have a loved one who is stuck in a cycle of addiction? It may be time for an intervention. I will work with your family, friends and other loved ones to create an intervention at home or ...

When I first moved to Los Angeles, I worked for a national LGBTQ organization, and one of my primary responsibilities was to help organize new member recruitment events. The events always took place ...