Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite successful treatment, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety and may relapse.

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 disorder as of ...

This is a time where we can recognize and celebrate the more than 23 million Americans living in Recovery from a substance use disorder. As a society, it is vital that we understand the impact that ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

Understanding why treatment fails can change how we think about relapse, recovery and the psychology of addiction.

Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Researchers at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine say a little-known compound could mark a major turning point in the fight against opioid addiction, showing promise in ...

Relapse prevention is why most people seek treatment, and with opioid use disorders (OUDs), there’s about a 90 percent relapse rate. This article explains why and how specific sayings from self-help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neuroscientists are investigating how and when hormones affect the risk for relapse to prescription opioids.