Substance Abuse and Addiction

Treatment for alcohol use disorder isn't just 12-step programs. Medication can help people who want to stop drinking or drink significantly less.

How can you tell whether regular drinking is actually problem drinking? High-functioning alcoholics may not seem to need help at first. WebMD tells more.

WebMD explains what an addictive personality is and whether you might have one.

When you can’t kick drugs or alcohol, special hospitals -- known as rehabilitation facilities (rehab for short) -- may be your best bet.

Don't let challenges of daily life derail the hard work you did in rehab. Learn how to build a support network and make wise choices.

If you have a parent with alcoholism, you may struggle with feelings of sadness, shame, and low self-esteem. See WebMD on how to get help.

WebMD talks about the health dangers of “bath salts” drugs and why you should avoid them.

WebMD sheds light on toxicology tests: What they include, why they take so long, and why they're never perfect.

New illicit drugs with psychedelic properties seem to pop up every month. Research into legitimate uses for psychedelic drugs may help explain why many people risk their lives to take black-market drugs.

Writer and performer Carrie Fisher talks about her experiences with bipolar disorder and addiction -- plus what it's like to reach a happier middle age.

How one young woman fought her way back from meth addiction to become a mom and help at-risk teens.

Tips on how to stay sober in social situations where other people are drinking.

Are you a compulsive shopper? Here's why you do it -- and how to stop.

Are you a tangled mess of BlackBerrys, emails, PDAs, iPhones, laptops, and cell phones? Here’s how to untangle your life and find healthy balance.

While some celebrity rehabs are just super-fancy spas, others really focus on substance abuse.

Whether it’s alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, addiction’s grasp can be hard to shake -- but it’s possible, and it’s worth it.

Experts explain the treatment of drug and alcohol problems at rehab clinics -- for celebrities and for regular folks.

How to recognize and get help to keep compulsive shopping under control before it causes problems in your family and finances.

Greater access to gambling can increase addiction.

What happens when shopping spirals out of control, and in some cases, becomes an addiction?

At what point does Internet surfing become so compulsive that psychologists would call it an addiction?

The Internet brings people together from all over the world. But when users become obsessed, their lives can fall apart.

Glamorization of gambling may create a new generation of addicts.

WebMD shows you how to mark an occasion without popping a cork.

Methamphetamine use has taken off in the U.S., but what makes it such a hot commodity?