Addiction is a disease. Approaching someone with the mindset that they have a chronic condition rather than that they are making a choice will help you better understand their struggle.

Help find treatment Once a person addicted to opioids is ready for treatment, he or she has several options available — but more than one should be used, experts say.

INDIANAPOLIS — Last Sunday, as part of a yearlong series examining the impact of opioid addiction in Indiana, The Indianapolis Star shared with readers the stories of people who have been ...

To support someone with drug addiction, listen to them without judgement, help them find treatment resources, and check-in regularly. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.

The language we use around people with addiction disorders are powerful enough to help or hurt them. Let’s use words that heal and support each other.

If you’re thinking about asking for help with drug or alcohol addiction, that’s great news. Here are some of the people you can reach out to.

Hundreds of Alabama church leaders are being certified as substance use support specialists, gaining insight into the nature of these disorders and connections with professionals who treat them.

We asked some people whose lives have been touched by addiction to share the single most important message they want everyone to understand.

Lack of money doesn’t have to prevent you from getting help with addiction. Here’s how to get services even if you’re uninsured.