Medical articles of Addiction

Behavioral addictions are increasingly recognised as serious conditions that can have a profound impact on a person’s life. Unlike substance addictions, these involve compulsive engagement in activiti...

Family support is crucial for patients who have a dual diagnosis, alongside medication and therapy. In this article, renowned psychiatrist Dr Khaled Helmy discusses the role of family support in recov...

Substance abuse and addiction issues can often be related to concurrent mental health problems, meaning that establishing an accurate diagnosis and effective management plan can be highly complex. To ...

The intense pressure of elite athletics, and the accompanying highs and lows, can frequently provoke mental health problems among athletes. Sports psychiatry is the best way of addressing these specif...

One of the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant increase in people's alcohol intake. In some unfortunate cases, it can lead to alcoholism. Thankfully, there are expert solution...

Overcoming alcohol addiction involves tailoring treatment and recovery to your specific lifestyle and goals. Dr D'Agnone explains how The OAD Clinic makes this possible.

Even the most commonly prescribed drugs can lead to prescription drug addiction. Here, Dr Edwin Ugoh, leading consultant psychiatrist, explains how this addiction can lead to physical, mental and/or s...

Many people are developing an addiction as a result of the pandemic. Dr Bowskill spells out why this is happening and how to identify addiction in yourself, friends and family. He also explains how ad...

It can be scary to admit that you or your loved one has an addiction to painkillers. Dr Oscar D'Agnone is the Medical Director of The OAD Clinic in London and here he shares the signs of opioid depend...

Pain is a common symptom that some people may have to live with every day. But medicating chronic pain in conditions such as arthritis, migraines and fibromyalgia, could be a slippery slope for some w...