Men struggling against addiction are often socially impoverished. Their relationships, when they exist, are often negative.

Giving up refined sugar for Lent can be a meaningful but challenging sacrifice. Those cravings for sweets can strike hard, testing your resolve and self-discipline. To help you stay strong in your ...

When embarking on a new “diet”, one of the most significant hurdles can be overcoming cravings. These cravings often stem from old habits and can make sticking to your diet challenging. However, by ...

Millions of people love sugar, and it’s no surprise. Donuts, cookies, chocolate, and other sugary treats taste fabulous. Sugar also activates the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. So, when sugar ...

Let’s face it, we live in a world where food temptations are everywhere … which lead to cravings, which lead to you eating things that you shouldn’t. Again. And again. Until you’re so fed up with your ...

My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

Earlier this month, it was announced that a building is being developed into a living space that can house 14 people who, after concluding their rehabilitation for substance abuse, have nowhere to ...

A 39-year-old Rowan County man shot and killed on Christmas Eve is being remembered by friends for overcoming addiction ...

In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with Tim Gibbons, a retired Chicago Fire Department battalion chief, to explore his remarkable 40-year journey in ...

Rap Artist Young Dro, who is best known for his song ''Shoulder Lean,'' shares his struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. He tells Portia it started while healing from a gunshot wound at the ...