Mike Stobbe, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, setting another tragic record in the nation’s escalating overdose epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Wednesday. The provisional 2021…
By Dr. Nora Volkow September is Recovery Month, an occasion to focus on the needs of the millions of people in the U.S. living with a substance use disorder (SUD) as well as celebrate those who are trying or succeeding…
Destinations For Teens Staff contribution The medical and mental health communities view addiction in teens as a chronic and relapsing disease of the brain that causes compulsive drug-seeking behaviors and the use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences. Initially,…
Dan Ladden-Hall – News Correspondent for the Daily Beast Actor Matthew Perry has revealed that he almost died when his colon burst as a result of opioid abuse, with doctors telling his loved ones that it was extremely unlikely that he would…
Recover Research Institute Science has come a long way in helping us understand the way the brain changes in addiction. In this section, we will provide updates of current research on addiction, recovery, and the brain. CLICK TO LEARN MORE…
By The Recovery Village | Editor Megan HullMedically Reviewed By Dr. Bonnie Bullock, PHD | Last Updated: June 03, 2022 Editorial Policy | Research Policy Video game addiction impacts individuals from all walks of life and often co-occurs with substance use disorders. Learn about video game addiction and…
By The Recovery Village | Editor Megan HullMedically Reviewed By Dr. Bonnie Bullock, PHD | Last Updated: June 03, 2022 Editorial Policy | Research Policy Video game addiction impacts individuals from all walks of life and often co-occurs with substance use disorders. Learn about video game addiction and…
January 4, 2022 By Dr. Nora Volkow This essay was also published by Health Affairs on January 3, 2022. Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year. This is the highest number of drug…
Edited by:Marisa Crane, B.S. Updated Apr 4, 2022 Publisher notes: When you sign up for HereNOW Help you can utilize our tools to set a clear path to addiction recovery, here are some benefits of our app. MEASURE OUTCOMESDo assessments, create…