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

The British gymnast Nile Wilson steps on stage and introduces himself. In a broad Leeds accent, the 27-year-old describes himself as an Olympic medallist, the owner of several successful businesses, ...

Megan Blain, 19, says her teen sunbed addiction has lasted almost four years.

Indiana’s syringe exchange programs weren’t created on a whim. The state acted after an HIV outbreak in Scott County in 2015 exposed how quickly infectious disease spreads when addiction goes ...

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

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 ...

Could drugs like Mounjaro treat people with cannabis use disorder? They might. Preliminary research indicates they may stop ...

Opioid medications treat pain associated with surgery, cancer, chronic illness, and traumatic injury. The short-term effects of taking opioids are well-studied, but the long-term effects are less ...

The social media ad for a 2-ounce tonic called "Feel Free" caught Melanie Clark's attention because it promised she could eliminate drinking from her life while still feeling a buzz.

Do you know someone who is an addict? Don’t be too hasty with your response.

Addiction is becoming more and more prominent in daily life. There’s a good chance that you may even know someone who is ...