Have you ever noticed how much time you spend thinking about negative or painful situations, ruminating and replaying what’s not working in your life? It’s not just you. The last statistic I read ...

As someone who has recently celebrated 16 years of continued recovery, I am asked if there is anything that I wish I could have done differently during my addiction or early on in my recovery. I ...

A recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that poor sleep in people with alcohol use disorder is closely linked to heightened negative emotions and specific changes ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. A new study finds that addiction to ...

There has never been a shortage of things to worry about, but in 2026 it can feel as though anxiety is arriving on our screens before we've even had our morning coffee. Headlines compete for our ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...