Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...

Jhunjhunu: The Centre has given approval for opening of 10 more new drug de-addiction centres in the state this year.This was stated by district in-charge and social justice and empowerment minister ...

Jalandhar/Amritsar: Sarabjit Kaur from Dhol Kalan village in Amritsar describes synthetic drugs as “a curse on her family and Punjab’s future generations.” For the 48-year-old, battling drug addiction ...

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is planning to launch a drug control policy focusing on prevention, enforcement, de-addiction and rehabilitation. The state is also planning to launch a centralised ...

Trichy: Trichy police arrested seven people, including the managing director, warden, and staff members of a private ...