The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

The Netflix series Painkiller recently depicted how the over-prescribing of the medicine OxyContin wreaked havoc on American society.

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

Technology addiction found to cause inattention and hyperactivity

Seven-year-old Ramesh's addiction to online games led to him threatening his parents. Psychiatrist Madhu Bindu provided 'Play Therapy' to help him overcome it. Mental health issues are on the rise, with only 0.75 psychiatrists per one lakh population in India. People should pursue healthy hobbies instead of getting glued to…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for authorities to compel treatment for people with mental illness or addiction issues

The presenter featured in the BBC film Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction with her Busted musician husband about his long-standing issues with drugs and alcohol

Exclusive: Four in ten women in high-paid jobs say they take recreational drugs more than once a week – with three in ten saying they consume drugs during work day

Report’s authors also estimate about 12% of children hooked and call for further research into problem

Distribution of New York’s $200m from pharmaceutical firms to combat the epidemic has stalled due to bureaucracy tie-ups

: Addiction is a multi-dimensional issue requiring collective efforts to tackle it. Society often ostracises and stigmatises addicts, leading to further exclusion. Harsh methods, driven by political ambitions, do not work in the long run. Causes of addiction are often beyond one's control, such as poverty, exclusion, and trauma. Alternative…

The immeasurably influential, infamously erratic soul star has written an unlikely autobiography. In a rare interview, Stone opens up on drugs, feuds and his treasure trove of unreleased tracks