Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

Melyssa Minto (left) is an omics researcher and bioinformatics scientist at RTI International (NC, USA), where she uses multiomic data to understand how the central dogma of biology – the way genetic ...

Addiction is all around us, personally and professionally. In order to successfully enter a treatment program, individuals have to fully accept their situation, overcome the stigma of getting help and ...

Mother Worried About Unhappy Teenage Son. Source: Highwaystarz-Photography/iStockphoto Substance use disorders (SUDs) can have a lasting impact on a person’s life ...

When people hear the word “advocacy” they often think of lobbying on Capitol Hill or writing to senators. These actions certainly play a part in advocacy efforts, but the construct entails much more, ...

Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this ...

There is a link between all mental health conditions and addiction, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD may turn to substances or behaviors that provide an escape from their ...