Source: Wikimedia Commons: Family Confrontation by flat earth theater, CC BY-SA 2.0 In Jonah Berger’s excellent new book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind, he discusses effective ways to get ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

The young lady stood shaking before the judge. She had tested positive for cocaine, and swore it was not possible because she had not ingested cocaine. After the positive test at the probation office, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police program aimed at keeping people addicted to drugs out of jail is being expanded because it's working so well. Donald Davis is a heroin addict, but with the help of ...

Addiction and mental illness are closely related. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 8.4 million American adults have a mental illness as well as an addiction.

Rampant drug use in and around the Hub by 149th street and 3rd avenue in the south Bronx. Stephen Yang Can New York clean up its public drug-use problem? Mayor Eric Adams aims to try: On Thursday, he ...

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Police crisis intervention officers in Lee’s Summit are promoting a program that offers hope for drug addicts seeking help. A unique approach to community service offers addiction ...

KESHENA (WLUK) -- There has been a sharp decline in drug overdose incidents and deaths so far this year on the Menominee Indian Reservation, which officials are attributing to increased education and ...