Addiction

Addictions develop through patterns of thought, behavior, and action. Most people who fall into substance abuse and neurochemical dependence get there through a mindset of

Hollywood productions and feature films centered on gambling are usually thrillers and crime dramas that don’t go too deeply into themes about addiction. This trend

Most of the news headlines about the American opioid crisis are pessimistic. They often focus on fatal overdose statistics and dramatic crime reports that highlight

Many popular culture observers consider the first decade of the 21st century to have been the “Golden Age of Reality Television.” The VH1 series Celebrity

Two of the most celebrated Hollywood films about alcoholism feature plotlines showing the struggles endured by partners and spouses. In 1945, The Lost Weekend was

Following the death of Matthew Perry in October 2023, the Los Angeles Police Department requested the assistance of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the legendary musician Elvis Presley, passed away in early 2023. A year later, her talented daughter Riley Keough

In March 2024, CBS News featured a special segment about TikTok star Victor Oliveira, who is known as “The Good Boss” on the popular social

In February 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study outlining the demographics and characteristics of young Americans who abuse substances

Since the World Health Organization began compiling reports about addictions after World War II, the incidence of substance abuse has been consistently higher than behavioral