When science first studied addictive behavior individuals who became addicted to a substance commonly were viewed as being morally flawed human beings lacking willpower. Today, that view has changed.

The drive to drink for someone with alcohol addiction often transforms from a pursuit of pleasure to a desperate need to ...

Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance ...

Since addiction has physical, neurobiological causes, one would expect the brains of addicts to function differently than the brains of non-addicts. This is exactly what happens, says Dr. Howard ...

And no one thinks science alone will solve the problem. Olsen, for instance, compares drug addiction to the nation’s epidemic of diabetes. Even if doctors could give every addict a pill to block the ...

While that message has been spread on social media, researchers are just beginning to understand how the devices affect the ...

In a recent National Public Radio show on WBUR Radio Boston, Dr. Lance Dodes discussed his new book which attempts to debunk the science related to the effectiveness of 12-step mutual-help programs, ...

Sadie has spent years hiding her problem from her family. In her day job, she works as a purchasing agent for a scientific firm, which requires placing large orders for everything from chemical ...

Last month, The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) made a big step toward widespread recognition of addiction as a medical issue rather than a behavioral issue or moral failing. It released ...