For years, addiction was seen as a matter of personal failure—a bad habit or a lack of discipline. People believed those who struggled with substance abuse could stop if they simply wanted to. But ...

For many addicts, guilt and shame are two emotions that keep them from seeking help. Their problem, they mistakenly believe, is a moral failing, a result of a lack of willpower that they don’t see ...

Drug addiction is a complex condition that affects individuals physically and psychologically. To fully comprehend this condition, it is essential to examine the interplay of biological, environmental ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between sugar metabolism and alcohol addiction, identifying a potential new ...

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

Are addiction and alcoholism diseases? After all this time, that question still divides people. I found myself thinking a lot about it this week in the wake of the trial of Michael Ryan Cody. Cody was ...

Montana ranks high among states most at risk for addiction, highlighting the issue that Governor Greg Gianforte calls a growing crisis as overdose deaths continue to leave families heartbroken.

Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your problem may have ...