As many as 50 million people in the United States are thought to struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. The majority don't get treatment for it, and of those who do seek treatment, about half ...

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A mother of three from Michigan's Upper Peninsula recounts how fast she got addicted to kratom and why she thinks the substance should be banned.

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On Monday, Texas Tech announced that quarterback Brendan Sorsby will be taking a leave of absence from the Texas Tech program to address a gambling addiction. “We love Brendan and support his decision ...