The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.

This 3-part series looks at the current evidence for the treatment of SUD, alcohol use disorder, and tobacco use disorder.

Two Minnesota recovery specialists pursue fair and equal access to addiction care for those with substance use disorder.

Popular weight loss drugs, like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza), have transformed the way doctors treat diabetes and obesity. Now research suggests these meds — part of a class ...

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Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

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Social media drives diet culture, harms body image, and links to addiction; integrated treatment approaches are necessary..

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