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

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...

People in addiction recovery can be liable to disown their addiction, which makes sense, but it also leaves them from experiencing true recovery.

Consider two adult siblings who grew up in the same household and same family atmosphere. One sibling can drink socially—he enjoys a beer now and then, but overall, he can take it or leave it—while ...

Explore the connections between the world of neuroscience and nuances of substance use disorders with our inaugural episode of In Such a Place. We’ll speak with Dr. Anna Radke, a leading expert in the ...

In a recent New York Times essay, Patti Davis, daughter of former president Ronald Reagan, reflects on the destructive power of addiction in her life. She describes waiting with others to snort ...

Social media addiction has drawn comparisons to other addictive behaviors, prompting concerns among experts about its impact on users. Many individuals report feeling unable to detach from platforms ...