Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a self-proclaimed retail aficionado, I totally understand craving the rush of shopping. The little buzz of excitement you get ...

Shopping can be pleasurable for many people, offering a temporary boost in mood and a sense of fulfillment. However, for some individuals, shopping can turn into an addiction, leading to significant ...

I recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community who suffer from shopping addictions to share what they wish more people knew about their experiences. The responses ranged from enlightening to ...

Addiction is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, over 39.5 million people globally suffer from substance use ...

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 ...

Addiction comes in many forms, though people rarely think about it that way. Some are addicted to shopping, some to food, some to alcohol or drugs. There are countless ways it takes hold of a person’s ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. When I was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell cocaine in 1986, I was addicted to both coke ...

Many people come to therapy because they don’t know how to help someone with substance dependence. They ask questions like: “I think my partner is using again. They disappear for days at a time. I ...