Clinical trials and equitable care pathways are needed to build on early evidence of benefit Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common and burdensome for patients, families, and health systems,12 yet ...

Prescription drug addiction is an escalating crisis that disproportionately affects women, leading to severe health consequences and devastating impacts on their lives. This issue — often overshadowed ...

Research is quickly catching up. In the last few years, studies have linked GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy with fewer ...

Suboxone is now the standard of care in the U.S. for treating opioid addiction, but its downsides are often overlooked. RFK ...

Gambling addiction represents one of the most destructive forces that can tear through family structures, creating widespread damage that often spans generations. While it may begin innocuously, ...

New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

Research suggests the drugs have potential for prevention and harm reduction in substance use disorders, writes Ziyad Al-Aly People taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists often ...

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

Students at Penn State Berks learned more about the effects of opiate addiction and the stigma attached to it Tuesday night. Students at Penn State Berks learned more about the effects of opiate ...

Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

Teen addiction is a growing concern, here in the US, and worldwide. Whether it’s substances, like drugs and alcohol, or ...