Addiction can be hard to beat even when you have good insurance for treatments. But what if you’re uninsured and have no means to pay? Financial difficulty doesn’t have to keep you from getting help.

News of the opioid crisis in the United States has garnered headlines for years. Opioid misuse and overdoses have devastated families and communities across the country. According to the Department of ...

Seven years ago, only Nevada allowed wagering on sporting events. After the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a ban on sports gambling, sports betting has spread to all but a dozen states. But a ...

Ms. Interlandi, a member of the editorial board, has written extensively about the addiction crisis. It’s been two years since New York City became home to the nation’s first legally sanctioned ...

Since President Donald Trump issued a July 2025 executive order aimed at "ending crime and disorder on America's streets," national attention has increasingly focused on involuntary treatment as a ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health. It’s been shown to improve mood, relieve stress and depression, boost creativity ...

Alprazolam, which is available under the brand name Xanax, is a form of benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a type of sedative, meaning that they help slow down brain and bodily functions. Xanax is ...

Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year. This is the highest number of drug overdoses in our country’s history, and the numbers are ...

A state-licensed facility for people struggling with substance abuse, addiction and associated issues has opened in Slatington, filling a much-needed voice for treatment in the northern part of Lehigh ...

Gary Horejsi wrestled with the decision before him, knowing a life could be in his hands. It was the third time that the woman had used drugs or alcohol since coming to CRI-Help, which runs a 135-bed ...