Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

In the complex landscape of addiction treatment, individuals seeking help often face a critical decision: whether to reach ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...

Many addictive behaviors are initiated in adolescence. During this developmental period, the brain is maturing through myelination, which is posited to continue until the age of 25 (Arian et al., 2013 ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

If one does not intoxicate (consume the intoxicating thing), then all friends ridicule him, “Oh! You don’t take this? You are a weakling!” This provokes his ego, and then, he takes on the path of ...

Understanding the signs of gambling addiction and how to seek help What is Gambling Addiction? Gambling addiction, also known ...

Atlas Behavioral Health provides structured addiction treatment and recovery support programs for individuals and ...