When people who use illegal drugs feel like they have to hide their use, the risk of overdose and death soars.

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Substance abuse and alcohol addiction are complex issues that are increasingly gaining the attention of policymakers, health workers, law enforcement agencies and society as a whole. Social pressures, ...

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study ...

Our society has weathered several addiction-related crises. From crack cocaine to Oxycontin to the current Fentanyl crisis, the United States is no stranger to the issues of addiction. As we grapple ...

Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths ...

Families impacted by substance abuse and addiction are finding strength in sharing their stories with each other. This is a group of mainly parents, with children who are addicted or in recovery. The ...

LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...