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, ...

First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which ...

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 ...

The disease of addiction lingers around the edges of my life with a sometimes subtle and, at other times, nearly all-consuming presence. My friend’s sister has reeled through cycles of opioid ...

A councillor has shared his lived experience of addiction after a rise in under-18s seeking help for drug and alcohol use.