A new review published in the journal Addiction confirms drinking causes substantial harm to health. Some of those harms may ...

There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

White matter in the brain that was previously implicated in animal studies has now been suggested to be specifically impaired in the brains of people with addiction to cocaine or heroin, according to ...

Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...

Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

Society’s outdated notions can get in the way of successful treatment. Dr. Cody Brooks, associate professor of Psychology at Dennison University explains that relapse is nearly irresistible. He ...

Results of a new study suggest the prefrontal cortex-habenula circuit is potentially amenable for targeted interventions and prevention. White matter in the brain that was previously implicated in ...