Addiction is a long-term condition, like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Of course, the goal is to stop using drugs or alcohol completely and not relapse. But when you see your addiction as ...

Addiction can cost careers, relationships, and freedom—so why do studies show that 40 to 60 percent of people who’ve been treated for addiction relapse within their first year of sobriety? The answer ...

I never get over the weirdness of introducing myself to a group of people at a 12-step meeting. “Hi, I’m T and I’m an addict,” is how I have started a lot of conversations. Other people in recovery ...

Opioid addiction is a long-term, manageable disease. Like other ongoing conditions – such as high blood pressure and diabetes – setbacks, including relapse, can happen. About half the people who have ...

EEEEexposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain’s synapses, a preclinical study by UB researchers has found. The development of ...

Research reveals a new potential mechanism for combating drug addiction relapse. Research published in Addiction Biology by scientists at the University of Bath reveals a new potential mechanism for ...

It may sound like a paradox to produce a drug that is used to treat drug addiction but this is a logical possibility according to studies published in Addiction Biology where investigators at the ...

If someone you love is dealing with addiction, you’ve probably experienced a range of emotions from fear to anger to deep sadness and hope. Millions of people are right there with you. In 2017, 19.7 ...

Demi Lovato's road to recovery after her apparent drug overdose on Tuesday will be a serious emotional struggle, addiction specialist Dr. Howard Samuels tells ET. Demi Lovato's road to recovery after ...

Demi Lovato, who has been open about drug addiction, recently was reportedly rushed to a hospital for an apparent drug overdose. Demi's story isn't unique and calls into question the social stigma of ...