Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...
The same forces driving rising levels of anxiety, stress, and social comparison are also shaping their risk for substance use ...
Melyssa Minto (left) is an omics researcher and bioinformatics scientist at RTI International (NC, USA), where she uses multiomic data to understand how the central dogma of biology – the way genetic ...
Every year, nearly 29 million Americans are affected by harmful alcohol use (HAU), alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The rapid innovation and transformative potential of AI ...
GLP-1 receptor agonists, already used for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, show promise in reducing alcohol and drug-seeking ...
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 ...
Mother Worried About Unhappy Teenage Son. Source: Highwaystarz-Photography/iStockphoto Substance use disorders (SUDs) can have a lasting impact on a person’s life ...
Addiction is all around us, personally and professionally. In order to successfully enter a treatment program, individuals have to fully accept their situation, overcome the stigma of getting help and ...
You may have heard the term “co-occurring disorder” or “dual diagnosis” or “comorbidity”—but what do these constructs mean, exactly? The term co-occurring disorder refers to the presence of two or ...
There is a link between all mental health conditions and addiction, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD may turn to substances or behaviors that provide an escape from their ...
Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this ...