After rising exponentially since 1979, overdose rates have finally begun to decline, falling more than 29 percent since 2022.

The words “addiction,” “tolerance,” and “physical dependence” are often used interchangeably when it comes to drug or alcohol use. But they don’t mean the same thing. The words we use can affect how ...

"AI can make great strides in medical decision support, but unfiltered interaction between agent and patient is dangerous," ...

Narcissism is a personality disorder that shares many common traits with addiction. There are two types of narcissism, both of which may lead to tendencies in people that can, in turn, encourage ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists, already used for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, show promise in reducing alcohol and drug-seeking ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

Addiction is a complex and treatable disease. It’s usually treated with counseling or other therapies. Sometimes you might need medicine along with behavioral therapies. Unfortunately many people with ...

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 ...