Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

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 ...

A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether the substance involved is crack cocaine or alcohol or a behavior such as gambling, the common denominator of all addictions is continued use despite the development of negative ...

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 ...

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 ...