Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

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

The ADHD brain is different, not faulty. The ADHD system can set a person up for addiction. Dopamine levels are the key to ...

SEATTLE — Could artificial intelligence hold the key to solving America’s opioid epidemic? Scientists at the University of Washington are using AI to understand addictive behavior and how the brain ...

Nearly four decades after overcoming her own struggles with addiction, Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, is trying to help others avoid the same pain. Through her ...

A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors suggests that experiencing multiple traumatic events during childhood is linked to a higher risk of developing interconnected addictive ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

The concept of romantic love addiction is gaining traction in popular culture. Is an addiction framework the best way to ...

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...