Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

As the opioid epidemic has picked up wide spread national media attention, so has patient awareness on the topic. One to two years ago when I would try to discuss the ongoing epidemic with patients, ...

This is another one of the basic questions I get regarding addiction. It seems that people think about physical addiction and psychological addiction as somehow separate processes. I think this ...