"How do I know if an addiction treatment program is any good?" We hear this question all the time. While it may seem like a simple and straightforward question to answer, it is actually quite hard.

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

For decades, addiction has been characterized by images of graffiti-painted highway overpasses and alleyways strewn with discarded needles, drawing the line between those suffering from addiction and ...