It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

When it comes to commonly used—and commonly misused—substances, it's essential to understand the nuanced differences between casual use, dependence, and addiction. Whether it's a morning coffee, a ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

Treating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (8 times the general population) of suicide among people with opioid dependence. A Scottish study led by Glasgow Caledonian ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that reinforce repeated use and make quitting extremely difficult. For decades, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Drug abuse affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic statuses. Whatever the reason a person starts taking drugs ...

In her late teens, Edona says she cut her mother out of her life. She says she loves her mum, a woman she describes as bright and bubbly. "Sometimes I swear people in our neighbourhood can hear us ...

Non-opioid alternatives provide satisfactory pain relief, yet too many patients are prescribed opioids after dental procedures, writes the chairman of the Council to Prevent Opioid Dependence One of ...

That innocent-looking donut might be triggering more powerful brain responses than the vodka it’s sometimes paired with. While society readily acknowledges alcohol’s addictive potential, we still ...