Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

As the opioid epidemic has picked up wide spread national media attention, so has patient awareness on the topic. One to two years ago when I would try to discuss the ongoing epidemic with patients, ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'All Prescription Pain Meds Addictive?' — -- Question: Are All Prescription Pain Medicines Addictive? Answer: Whether or not a person becomes addicted to ...

It's time for America to end its black-and-white thinking about addiction and recovery, according to Johns Hopkins professor Hanna Pickard. Traditional approaches in the U.S.—framing addiction as ...