A popular class of drugs for treating diabetes and obesity reduces addiction, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids and cocaine, according to research published March 4 by researchers ...

Billy Idol admits he used crack to quit heroin addiction in shocking revelation on Bill Maher's podcast, saying the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Residency-trained clinical pharmacists delivered tobacco use disorder treatment within HIV clinics over 10 visits across 24 weeks, supporting feasibility of embedding cessation services in routine HIV ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.

Many long-term smokers believe quitting after decades will not make much difference. Doctors say the body begins healing sooner than most people think.

No Smoking Day encourages individuals and communities worldwide to address the dangers of tobacco use while supporting ...

I don’t drink anymore. I don’t smoke anymore.” He might have shrugged it off, but reports accumulated in his clinic and ...

Nicotine lozenges can help reduce cravings and support people trying to quit smoking. Doctors explain how they work, possible side effects and the safe daily limit.

Idol appeared on Club Ransom with Bill Maher and revealed he began smoking crack as a way to stop using heroin, “Once you’re trying to get off heroin, what do you go to? You go to something else. I ...