Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, education, or income. It often starts subtly—using alcohol to unw ...

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

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes. Subscribe to our ...

Pleasure has been confused with addiction for the last 5000 years. The reason is that common forms of addiction, like drinking alcohol, taking other drugs, gambling, and seeking sex, are often ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new educational resource that helps patients and families better understand how health insurance can support access to addiction treatment. The ...