An alcoholic who tells other people to stay away from it spoke about how alcohol addiction works and the signs to look out ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according ...

At 17, he started his long journey through addiction treatment units. Now 22, he has been treated numerous times in the ...

The impact of addiction on the brain is both catastrophic and comprehensive. When the brain is damaged by an addicting chemical, its executive functions—including judgment, decision making, and ...

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...

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 ...

More than 48 million Americans are battling substance use disorder. Many are deteriorating in plain sight — on sidewalks, in ...

Cocaine addiction may affect how the body processes iron, leading to a build-up of the mineral in the brain, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The study, published today in ...

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 ...

This post is in response to Does My Binge Drinking Mean I’m an Alcoholic? By Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. Most people who drink alcohol do so socially and in moderation. But for some, alcohol ...

While sex can become compulsive and problematic for some people, there is little research on love as a true addiction.