Addiction & Recovery

Books and recommendations from Scientific American

A new study finds that alcoholic mice more readily form Pavlovian associations with addictive substances. Similar subconscious memories may haunt recovering addicts

Two recent large studies reflect growing evidence that ADHD increases children's risk for abusing tobacco, alcohol and other drugs when they are older. It remains a mystery whether the link is causal

Two doctors take on the health care system in a new book that aims to arm people with information

Losing weight or quitting smoking might just be a small bonus away

Depression and anxiety have very different influences on how we perceive physical symptoms. Christie Nicholson reports

Actor Charlie Sheen, known for his heavy cocaine use, has been stating in interviews that he freed himself of his drug habit. How likely is that?

Chemicals in cannabis encourage masculine behavior in young rats

For some heavy drinkers, the answer is a tentative yes

Looking at a picture of a loved one can dull physical pain