Addiction is survival work, effective in the short run, but cyclical and costly over time. There is a way out.

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

We all crave a sense of adventure and challenge especially those in addiction recovery. For addicts, the dopamine withdrawal from whatever drug of choice will leave them in a state of deprivation ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

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

The new method is designed to focus specifically on pain-related signals, without interfering with normal activity in other parts of the brain. A new preclinical study has identified a gene therapy ap ...

Background: The self-help groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are very well established. AA and NA employ a 12-step program and are found in most large cities around the ...

The landscape of mental health support for individuals grappling with gambling addiction is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in regions where regulated betting markets are ...

New addiction treatment program in Ocoee, TN, combines evidence-based clinical treatment with structured outdoor ...

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly ...