Compounds inspired by the blockbuster weight-loss drugs are also being trialled for schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, ...

What if addiction isn’t just about the substance or behavior? Take a closer look at the relationships, experiences, and ...

Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of ...

Understanding the triggers behind compulsive phone use can help you interrupt the habit loop and create healthier ways to ...

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It's a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap ...

A Sharp County mother who struggled with a methamphetamine addiction graduated last Thursday from the Family Center Treatment ...

Compass Recovery encourages Orange County residents to look at mood and substance use together during Depression ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision making, new research shows. And how craving affects a decision can depend on what's at stake. The ...

Addiction is a state of severe physical and psychological dependence on certain substances. People living with addiction may have brain differences and often require treatment, but stigma can prevent ...

Earlier this month, NOVA tackled a topic that makes the headlines on a seemingly daily basis: addiction. Noting that overdose is the number one cause of death among adults under 50, the episode ...

Cure Addiction Now’s third annual fundraiser brings live music and celebrity performers to The Beverly Hills Hotel on Nov. 9.