It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

At an engaging forum not far from the Capitol, patients, researchers, health care providers and policy makers met to ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often hidden in plain sight – affecting people in workplaces, schools, sporting clubs ...

When it comes to commonly used—and commonly misused—substances, it's essential to understand the nuanced differences between casual use, dependence, and addiction. Whether it's a morning coffee, a ...

Wendy Komac CEO and cofounder of Bryleos, a company dedicated to making significant advancements in the treatment of complex, multifactorial chronic diseases. With overdoses soaring in the U.S., more ...

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer ...

Cara Delevingne opens up about addiction, sobriety and why she believes smartphones and social media can be as addictive as drugs.

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating drug addiction and substance abuse on Thursday, dubbing it “the Great American Recovery Initiative.” The initiative directs federal ...

Substance dependence disorder can affect anyone. What often begins as occasional use can gradually evolve into a dependency that impacts relationships and career opportunities. The good news is that ...

Gabapentin is not likely to cause addiction, but it may lead to dependence or misuse if you have certain conditions. As such, doctors prescribe gabapentin carefully to avoid withdrawal symptoms and ...