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 ...

Mental health and addiction recovery are complex journeys. Now, a Houston-based practice called The Antidote is pioneering a fresh, holistic approach that starts from within the body. Founded by ...

A treatment facility will soon be able to expand its goal of bringing hope and healing to those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Evolution House serves as a substance use treatment facility ...

A systematic review reveals adolescent cannabis use alters brain structure, elevates addiction risk, and impacts cognitive ...

Starting this month, Medi-Cal has expanded coverage to include traditional healing practices like music therapy, rituals and ceremonial dances to support those suffering from addiction. For years, ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

WASHINGTON - Addiction isn't just about willpower. It's a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families and their doctors better understand the challenges of treating it.

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This week, we are reporting on some promising treatments for two of the deadliest drugs in America: opioids and alcohol. William Brangham sat down with one of the nation’s leading researchers who is ...

Like mold in a basement, if you let it grow unchecked it will take over your life. Have you ever felt like everwhere you turn, someone or something is pushing you to self-medicate with alcohol?