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She was supposed to go to rehab, but one binge trip to Philadelphia left her homeless instead: ‘I learned the tricks of the trade of being homeless’

By Vanessa Esguerra Oct 6th
California woman took her sister’s children in after she fell into addiction. Her sister repaid her by having an affair with both of her husbands

By Vanessa Esguerra Sep 16th
Her Daughter’s Body Was Found in the Woods of North Carolina. This Is How She Lost Her to Overdose: ‘I Got Peace the Minute That She Died.’

By Vanessa Esguerra Jul 30th
Fatboy Slim Reveals the Terrifying Moment He Stepped Back on Stage, and It Wasn’t the Music That Had Him Shaking

By Terrina Jairaj Jul 1st
‘It was always in the back of my mind’: Minneapolis Circle K worker says you should avoid all Kratom products. Then she shares what happened to a regular

By Rachel Thomas Sep 28th
‘Do you know what that is?’: SoCal woman goes to buy a Feel Free from the gas station. Then a worker steps in and warns her

By Gisselle Hernandez Aug 3rd
Hunter Biden Calls Out Republicans for Fueling Dangerous Stigma Around Addiction

By D.R. Medlen Nov 3rd
This Sibling Writing Duo Explores the Connection Between Addiction and Ghost Stories

By Julia Glassman Mar 10th
Zendaya Counters Criticisms That Euphoria Glamorizes Drug Use and Addiction to Teens

By Princess Weekes Feb 8th
Sesame Street Helps Address the Opioid Crisis With New Muppet, Karli

By Princess Weekes Oct 10th
Beautiful Boy and A Star Is Born Present Very Different Looks at Addiction

By Dan Van Winkle Oct 23rd
Demi Lovato’s Hospitalization Is a Reminder About the Dangers of Mental Health Stigma

By Princess Weekes Jul 25th
There’s a Lot to Unpack in This Johnny Depp Rolling Stone Interview

By Chelsea Steiner Jun 22nd
World Health Organization Calls “Gaming Disorder” a Mental Health Issue

By Chelsea Steiner Jun 18th
Addicted to Social Media? Pay a Mere $150 an Hour for Treatment

By Kaila Hale-Stern Apr 18th
Amy Winehouse Foundation Opens Amy’s Place, a Women-Only Recovery House for Rehab Patients

By Jessica Lachenal Aug 1st
Obvious Study Is Obvious, Says Pizza Is the Most Addictive Food

By Jessica Lachenal Feb 11th
Short Film Uncanny Valley Depicts Virtual Reality Addiction in Our Future

By Teresa Jusino Dec 11th
On Jessica Jones and Its Presentation of Manipulation and Control

By Jessica Lachenal Nov 25th
Afraid To Be Away From Your Phone For Even One Goddamn Second? You Might Need the noPhone

By Glen Tickle Aug 22nd