Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a response to stress and disconnection. At its core, addiction is about escape. When the present moment feels overwhelming, ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A new joint program is looking to find the root cause of addiction here in Horry County. Myrtle Beach, Horry County and the City of Conway are all partnering for the Opioid ...

Chez is the founder and executive director of We See You San Diego, a nonprofit providing services that include weekly dinners and street outreach to the homeless while offering crucial free ...

The state of Ohio is providing $20 million to begin a statewide study of the root causes of mental illness and addiction, with the effort led by Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center and ...

Mental illness and drug addiction are nothing new to New Mexico, which ranks 10th-worst nationally for mental health in 2024 and sixth for fatal overdoses. During Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s six ...

One year after California voters passed Proposition 36, Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo Garcia has warned that the ...

The old message of “Just Say No” failed because: 🔹 It lacked deeper understanding of addiction’s complexity. 🔹 It oversimplified a deeply personal and social issue. 🔹 It didn’t empower individuals ...