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

Many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Studies show that ...

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

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

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 ...

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, ...

University of Florida neuroscientists have made a mechanistic discovery that paves the way to test immune-modulating ...

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 ...

A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself ...

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

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 ...