ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the nation's largest organization representing medical professionals who specialize in addiction ...

We’ve seen multiple societal changes in our lifetime, from fashion trends to laws, to name just two, and as I wrote in my last post, there have been a number of changes to the thinking in the ...

When science first studied addictive behavior individuals who became addicted to a substance commonly were viewed as being morally flawed human beings lacking willpower. Today, that view has changed.

Last month, The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) made a big step toward widespread recognition of addiction as a medical issue rather than a behavioral issue or moral failing. It released ...

My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

There are many misconceptions about addiction and who it impacts. However, addiction can happen to anyone. It is a disease that can be treated, and it does not define who you are. Addiction is not a ...

Addiction is a long-term condition, like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Of course, the goal is to stop using drugs or alcohol completely and not relapse. But when you see your addiction as ...

As the domestic introduction of the disease code for 'Gaming Disorder' defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) sparks divided opinions within the industry, overseas scholars expressed negative ...