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

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance ...

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully coordinated networks into scattered, competing circuits that chase the next drink ...

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.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Millions of people dive into video games every day—to compete, unwind, or simply escape. But for some, that pastime can spiral into something darker, marked by isolation ...

We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience ...

The landscape of mental health support for individuals grappling with gambling addiction is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in regions where regulated betting markets are ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

While most people with a friend or family member with alcohol use disorder (AUD) mean well, it can be easy to inadvertently say something that hurts more than it helps. In fact, even calling someone ...