Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying bills, which becomes evidence that nothing is wrong. Crisis is treated as ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte From laboratory models to small human trials, a new review explores whether popular metabolic drugs could ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

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

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

The MHRA has strengthened addiction warnings for Z-drugs, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids after a review found risks of dependence and withdrawal.

Live from WYFF 4 studios, Chronicle: State of Addiction was a community event that featured law enforcement and addiction specialists answering viewer questions and discussing issues and solutions ...

In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for treating alcoholism on the market. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 28 ...

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so many sweets compared to other types of foods with a ...

It’s hard to justify strikes on drug boats that kill dozens while having a negligible effect on overdoses in the U.S., writes ...