The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

Exclusive: “UnitedHealthcare’s denial of treatment for this boy was absolutely mind-blowing,” attorney Malcolm B. Futhey III told The Independent

ANALYSIS: Users report shrinking bladders, stomach cramps and anxiety, write Rebecca Harding and Celia Morgan

Ketamine’s rising popularity has created a paradox. While it’s hailed by some doctors as a breakthrough psychiatric treatment, it’s also driving a surge in addiction and harming people’s health. To better understand people’s experience of ketamine and how it might be best used in medical treatment, we surveyed hundreds of…

Despite overcoming heroin addiction himself, RFK Jr. is backing plans to cut a critical Narcan program that helped reduce overdose deaths.

Punk rock icon Billy Idol released his first new album in 11 years on Friday

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: With most Independent readers supporting a school smartphone ban, the overwhelming consensus was that phones are too distracting – though many believe deeper issues like parenting, education, and online safety must also be addressed

DoJ told over 350 groups that promised funding would be cut because it ‘no longer effectuates’ department priorities

The author and broadcaster entered rehab after years of addiction that stemmed from anxiety, trauma, and the difficulties of dealing with fame.

Pete Davidson is "starting fresh" with the removal of his tattoos, which he belives stems from his years as a drug addict.

Minimalist phones are trending, but don't expect to get one and immediately feel relief from digital addiction.