Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

UCSF research shows psychedelics like psilocybin may treat depression, Parkinson’s, and addiction, offering new hope in ...

Add another downside of lighting up to the list. The risks of smoking are well-documented, from the fact that a single ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.

Addiction is often debated as either a disease or a choice, but in reality, it involves elements of both. Many people first ...

A recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that poor sleep in people with alcohol use ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Emma Fenske, DO, Oregon Health & Science University (THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is ...