Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

Struggling with addiction can often feel like navigating a maze with no exit. It greatly affects emotional well-being, ...

Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance ...

In context: Parenting in the internet age presents challenges never before experienced, such as managing screen time and monitoring online content. Balancing the benefits of technology with the risks ...

Adolescents with internet addiction may experience changes in the architecture of the brain that could lead to other addictive behaviors and tendencies, one study suggests. Some experts have long ...

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them—products typically loaded ...

The nationwide shortage of physical therapists is causing longer wait times for appointments and also may be depriving people of a non-pharmaceutical way to manage pain – especially critical as the ...

As growing evidence shows that climate change will influence nearly every aspect of our health, a School of Social Work researcher is the first to explore how climate change may affect individuals who ...