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 ...

The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has expanded its clinic to increase local treatment capacity.

Addiction is a state of severe physical and psychological dependence on certain substances. People living with addiction may have brain differences and often require treatment, but stigma can prevent ...

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 ...

First Alert 4 showcases UMSL’s Addiction Science Team using grants and settlement funds to expand naloxone access and help ...

Millions of Americans face the challenges of chemical addiction and substance abuse. The Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge organization has created a faith-based pathway to recovery through its support ...

Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood has been hit hard by the national opioid crisis that’s killed tens of thousands of Americans in recent years. One morning in July, here’s the scene outside a ...

Addiction comes from the Latin word "addicere" meaning "to be awarded to another as a slave." Here I explain how this definition plays out in the brain in general terms, and the importance of ...

Earlier this month, NOVA tackled a topic that makes the headlines on a seemingly daily basis: addiction. Noting that overdose is the number one cause of death among adults under 50, the episode ...