Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

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

How does alcohol change your brain at a genetic level? A new study reveals that alcohol metabolites directly alter epigenetic markers, particularly in the ventral hippocampus. Discover the molecular ...

The opioid epidemic is arguably the most devastating public health crisis of our time. Americans are acutely aware of the crisis’ general devastation, yet the humanity of the crisis often fades behind ...

In my previous post, I promised this post would describe the minority of users whose lives are taken over by cannabis. Although less common, given how many people begin using cannabis during ...

Cocaine rewires the brain of former addicts to trigger a relapse, according to new research. The breakthrough might lead to better treatments for drug addiction, say scientists. The study suggests ...

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 ...

Young people took the biggest mental health hit during the pandemic, research has shown - Copyright AFP/File Sameer Al-DOUMY Young people took the biggest mental ...

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Underage gambling is rising among teens, raising concerns about addiction, mental health and ...