Methamphetamine addiction has a way of looping back on itself. A rush of pleasure pulls you in, cravings follow, and the brain learns that the drug is the fastest route to reward. Yet scientists still ...

The wife of former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will help lead a national initiative to further prioritize addiction ...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and ...

Evidence-based analysis examines EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, and the role of the nervous system in long-term ...

Researchers have found that key brain cells may be damaged in overdose, and OUD itself resembles near-drowning victims. Serial neurological evaluations and neurorehab could help.

Scientists have known for a long time that people with opioid use disorder, also called OUD, often also suffer from chronic pain. But they weren’t sure why these two problems are so strongly connected ...

On January 29 President Donald Trump issued an executive order launching “The Great American Recovery Initiative,” a White ...

Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...

Andre Podpolucha, a former drug addict who went through Step Denver, is now the director of operations for both Step Denver and Step Springs. He credits the program with helping him claim victory over ...

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

Whatever the reason for turning to drugs or alcohol was in the first place, the most important thing is that they found the ...

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It is an opioid that floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical that helps us feel pleasure. This causes a strong feeling of happiness, ...