Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...

Ozempic was first approved to treat type 2 diabetes in 2017, but it’s garnered most of its recognition in recent years as a weight-loss drug. Now, as more people are taking it and scientists are ...

Aiming to address the connections between addiction and mental health disorders, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey recently hosted a webinar to discuss the best ways to treat both together.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago native Jeffrey Odwazny says he has been addicted to ultraprocessed food since he was a child. “I was driven to eat and eat ...

Most people think of eating disorders and drug addiction as separate and distinct issues, but as many people who suffer with these maladies know firsthand, there is often significant overlap between ...

A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive. For patients with ...

Odds of initiation and engagement were significantly higher following discharge from public hospital. HealthDay News — Interprofessional addiction consultation services significantly increase ...

Evidence is mounting that the wildly popular weight-loss medicines known as GLP-1s may also hold potential for treating addiction, and the field may be on the verge of obtaining desperately needed ...

Researchers examined 54 clinical trials to see if cannabis helps treat mental health or addiction issues. They found minimal proof of benefit, alongside a higher risk of mild side effects like ...

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...

Every other Thursday night, Maddie (using only her first name, in keeping with the program’s anonymity) heads to the Atlanta Triangle Club for a 12-Step recovery program called Internet and Technology ...

Layla Taylor reveals her eating disorder struggle on "Mormon Wives." She weighs just 99 pounds at 5'10" and says she's unable ...