Addiction & Recovery

Men aged 35 or younger who already drink heavily may be even more likely to binge alcohol because of legal online sports betting, a new study has found

A large epidemiological study of more than 600,000 veterans with diabetes suggests GLP-1 weight-loss medications may reduce drug- and alcohol-related overdoses and deaths

Experts have said that if previously reported cuts to federal grants had come to pass, they would have exacerbated the U.S.’s addiction crisis

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions

New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids

A small study helps explain why some people taking Wegovy and similar weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, offering insight into potential new addiction therapies

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip

The settlements that have come out of opioid lawsuits should be going to communities affected most. This isn’t what’s happening for Black communities

ZYN, the popular brand of flavored nicotine pouches, recently earned FDA authorization for reducing smoking, but some questions linger. Experts explain the efficacy and potential health risks of nicotine pouches

Opioid use disorder treatment needs to take into account evolving cannabis policies, to help give people the best chances of recovery

Expanding the state and federal insurance program helps prevent overdoses. But that only happens with enough treatment, and legal reform, to make it work

Scientists restored youthful brain plasticity and vision in mice