Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center touts a Christian message and a selfless commitment to helping others. But internally, ...

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 drugs could be used to treat addiction disorders, following patient reports of reduced cravings.

Does social media addiction really exist? And does research establish a connection between adolescent mental health and social media use?

People who have been stable for years are suddenly re-exposed to risk — not because their disease worsened, but because their ...

The ADHD brain is different, not faulty. The ADHD system can set a person up for addiction. Dopamine levels are the key to ...

Traditional in-person treatment for addiction can be inaccessible for some people. Telehealth offers a more convenient and affordable alternative. Addiction is a chronic and complex condition that ...

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. The White House on Thursday unveiled a new effort to streamline the country’s response to its drug and alcohol epidemic, pledging to align ...

There’s no formal diagnosis (yet). But experts say there’s growing recognition of this problem — and some work on solutions. Can the word “addiction” — typically associated with drugs, alcohol, ...

The concept of romantic love addiction is gaining traction in popular culture. Is an addiction framework the best way to ...

Gambling can be a harmless hobby or a serious addiction. While gambling addicts are at risk of losing everything, the uncontrollable urge to continue keeps them going, often leading to compulsion. A ...