Games for real money can affect everybody, including famous ones. Actors and artists often face higher risks because of their wealth. This starts as a hobby, but it becomes a serious problem.

It started with the Nintendo 64. Lauren recalls feverishly playing the '90s gaming console − and how it took priority over making friends or doing homework − when she was 8. Then, she says, it was her ...

A therapist who treats phone addictions says the withdrawal symptoms people suffer are similar to those experienced by drug addicts. Lee Fernandes, 48, is an Addiction Specialist at UKAT, an ...

In 12-step groups, addicts must acknowledge the powerlessness, unmanageability, and denial that have impacted them. This is known as the “first step” in the 12 steps. It’s vital for addicts to reach ...

BEIRUT: Lebanese society must help, rather than shun drug addicts, religious and municipal figures said Thursday. Speaking at an event to mobilize the Lebanese around growing substance-abuse problems, ...