Kathleen Ratcliff, executive director for Upstream Prevention, discusses substance use disorder during the “Responding to Addiction” workshop Sept. 26 at the Greenwood Public Library. The goal of the ...

There are many things that contribute to the development of addiction rather than one “smoking gun.” Research tells us that genetic predispositions, adverse childhood experiences, social learning, ...

Prescription drug addiction is an escalating crisis that disproportionately affects women, leading to severe health consequences and devastating impacts on their lives. This issue — often overshadowed ...

Addiction and HIV fuel one another in a global syndemic, but innovative programs, from Portugal’s reforms to Australia’s NSPs, show that integrated, stigma-free care can halt the cycle and save lives.

Addiction is a medical condition that can affect the brain and change a person's behavior. BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Addiction Policy Forum released a new video ...

A state panel Thursday recommended issuing more than $44 million in grants for scores of addiction prevention and treatment efforts aimed at the deadly opioid overdose epidemic in Georgia. Dozens of ...

Malta’s commitment to innovation in addiction prevention took centre stage at the 10th International Conference on Behavioural Addictions (ICBA) 2025, held in Nantes, France. Representing Aġenzija ...

Celeste Clark is the executive director of the Raymond Coalition for Youth. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This legislative session has raised some concerns that not enough people ...

Mumbai: Rotary Mumbai and Rotary Mandvi districts launched a pan India car tour to spread awareness for addiction prevention and mental health. The ‘Vimukti Yatra’ flagged-off on Sunday, will travel ...

For many people, the nightlife in Phuket is about celebration and escape. However, behind Phuket is known as one of Thailand’s most exciting nightlife destinations. From neon lit bars to laid back b ...

BALTIMORE AIMED AT HELPING KIDS IN OUR AREA AVOID SUBSTANCE ABUSE. JOINING US WITH MORE ON CAMP MARIPOSA IS DIRECTOR LAWRENCE SANDERS. GOOD MORNING. SO THIS IS REALLY SPECIAL BECAUSE WE DON’T HEAR ...