Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Does using alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis engender addiction by changing the structure of brains, or does the structure of brains incline some people toward using those substances? In standard brain ...

Despite the growing prevalence of addiction among seniors, many cases go undetected even in health care settings where older ...

While there are numerous reasons for the existing gap between addiction and treatment, one of the largest factors is stigma, according to recent proprietary research from Recovery Brands, an addiction ...

In a new JNeurosci paper, Adrian Rothenfluh and colleagues from the University of Utah developed a fruit fly model of cocaine self-administration that can be used to explore the genetic underpinnings ...

Matt Field receives research funding from the Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, Alcohol Change UK, and the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling. He is a trustee of ...

Paolo Severi's mind keeps replaying what happened three decades ago when he entered addiction treatment at San Patrignano in Italy. The 47-year-old program is one of Europe's best-known rehab centers.

As employers brace for rising healthcare prices next year, many are finding that better investments in behavioral health could be one of the most effective ways to curb costs. Processing Content ...

Addiction is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...