At 17, he started his long journey through addiction treatment units. Now 22, he has been treated numerous times in the ...

Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

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

This article was written by Jennifer Fernandez, PhD, from the Pathways Institute. Although we don’t fully understand addiction, there are lots of theories that attempt to explain it. The most popular ...

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes. Subscribe to our ...

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center (MARC) emphasizes the importance of having open, honest conversations with children about addiction. TOWSON, MD, UNITED STATES ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new educational resource that helps patients and families better understand how health insurance can support access to addiction treatment. The ...