Healthline

Addiction vs. Substance Use Disorder

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not ...
CBS News

Resources to overcome addiction and substance dependence

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming ...
Scientific American

Why the Disease Definition of Addiction Does Far More Harm Than Good

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Over the past year and a half, Scientific ...
KTBS

October is Substance Use Prevention Month

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month every October to increase public awareness of the dangers of substance use and ...
WHYY

‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment

Addiction medicine providers told members of Philadelphia City Council that addiction treatment options have not caught up to the complex needs of today. FILE: An opioid crisis resource kit ...
Psychology Today

Are Substance Use Disorders More than Addiction?

The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...