The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug ...

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One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

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

One such evening about four years ago, Charmyra Harrell arrived there limping, her right leg swollen and covered in sores.

From meditation to molecular science, addiction treatment is being reinvented. See how new breakthroughs are giving hope for recovery.

Drug addiction is a serious issue affecting millions of people worldwide, and women are not immune to this epidemic. Despite the widespread recognition of the problem, many women go to great lengths ...

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

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Repetitive, out-of-control behaviors entrap some people. I contend these behaviors qualify as addictions, whether for food, online sports gambling, constant internet use, or excessive sexual behaviors ...