Addiction is generally understood as a severe for of substance use disorder. Learn what distinguishes them and where to go to ...

Extreme weather is keeping more people stuck inside.

Screen time is a useful metric as it’s easier to measure, but the relationship kids and teens have with screen media matters ...

New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth. “It was torture; it was ...

Many children and teens in the U.S. are addicted to smartphones and laptops, but their parents are oblivious. Yet compulsive use of devices can create risk for depression or worse.

With the massive rise of sports betting in the past few years, it may be no surprise that there are more people struggling with a gambling addiction or disorder. An estimated 2.5 million adults in ...

According to the DSM, two to three symptoms indicate a mild cannabis use disorder and few problems. A moderate disorder involves four to five symptoms, while six-plus symptoms means a severe disorder.

Inconsistent laws and long waitlists have created a 'postcode lottery' for Australians seeking ADHD diagnosis and care — but ...

Nursing homes should audit documentation for all residents with mental health disorders to ensure diagnoses are compliant ...

This is a telltale sign a person was raised by a narcissistic parent or caregiver, according to psychologist and narcissism ...

Chronic pain and PTSD are associated, with the pain varying as a function of the course of PTSD, suggesting a potential path for treatment planning.

Des Moines City Council unanimously approved its first-ever citywide housing strategy — a roadmap aimed at boosting the ...