New Book Addicted to Failure Exposes Why the $42 Billion Recovery Industry Profits From Relapse and Introduces the ...

Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Emma Fenske, DO, Oregon Health & Science University (THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is ...

Addiction decreases the brain’s ability to experience natural, healthy pleasure, driving increased cravings and compulsive substance use. But can this brain deficit be healed? New research from my lab ...

Andre Podpolucha, a former drug addict who went through Step Denver, is now the director of operations for both Step Denver and Step Springs. He credits the program with helping him claim victory over ...

In a comprehensive study encompassing over 25 years of research, scientists at Vilnius University's Life Sciences Centre have provided groundbreaking insights into the biological foundations of ...

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 ...

Lamar Odom’s journey from a near-fatal 2015 overdose to recovery highlights the harsh realities of addiction. Featured in ...

(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 ...

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 ...