Using drugs changes a person's brain structure and functioning, particularly in areas involved in reward, stress, and self-control. These alterations make it harder for people to stop using substances ...

Rev. Lisa Yerby-Bryson says she found herself struggling with addiction and destined for an early death before her faith helped her recover. She founded Praising Through Recovery, a program designed ...

Editor's note: This article discusses substance use and addiction. 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 ...

Almost every organization has too many meetings with too many people in them that run too long. Most organizations eventually get to the point where their middle managers can’t do their “real” work ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South drug and alcohol expert said people with substance abuse problems often suffer in silence due to their pride and ego and often believe they will be embarrassed when they ...

Substance abuse and addiction are widely misunderstood. Many still view substance use as a weakness or personal failure, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Addiction isn’t a question of ...

There is scientific evidence that running can help people overcome battles with addiction. For one group of Ohio runners, they're putting that theory to practice. One of those runners is George ...

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 ...

One runner recently participated in a race while wearing an ankle monitor, which serve as a reminder of the battles he is working to overcome. There is scientific evidence that running can help people ...