(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...

North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...

Several million people are addicted to methamphetamines and also use tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, benzos, and opioids.

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

Methamphetamine addiction has a way of looping back on itself. A rush of pleasure pulls you in, cravings follow, and the brain learns that the drug is the fastest route to reward. Yet scientists still ...

A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on ...

Phone addiction is more than just scrolling. Here are some expert-backed tips to break phone addiction without disrupting your routine.

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

After growing up with pretty much unrestricted access to porn, now-adult Gen Zers want to ditch this brain-destroying ...