Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

It is well known that addiction is not, from a psychiatric point of view, a stand-alone issue. For example, people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder are much more prone than the general population ...

This week, we are reporting on some promising treatments for two of the deadliest drugs in America: opioids and alcohol. William Brangham sat down with one of the nation’s leading researchers who is ...

How a seemingly healthy habit can be damaging. — -- Since she was in elementary school, Katherine Schreiber, 28, remembers struggling with body issues. Sometimes these feelings were so severe she ...

Research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy may lead to decreases in alcohol consumption among those with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Psilocybin is the psychoactive chemical from magic mushrooms.

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

Glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) like Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and Eli Lilly’s ...

Sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity, hypersexuality, and sexual impulsivity are all terms people commonly use to describe ...

You're reading Part 6 of The War on Recovery, a yearlong investigation into how the U.S. denies lifesaving medications to people with opioid addiction. Catch up on ...

Advocates attend a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol to share stories and urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid on May 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Advocates attend a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol to ...