Behavior & Society
Fighting Back against the Stigma of Addiction
When health care providers demonize people addicted to drugs or alcohol, it just makes the problem worse
Stories by Nora D. Volkow
Behavior & Society
Addressing the Stigma That Surrounds Addiction
Health care already has effective treatment tools, including medications, but many people who could benefit are reluctant to seek them out
Behavior & Society
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
People who smoke tobacco or marijuana; vape; or use opioids or methamphetamine may be at higher risk of serious disease
Behavior & Society
How People with Substance Use Disorders Can Lend a Hand in Addiction Research
Clinical trials are essential for testing new treatments, and those who suffer from SUDs are essential to their success
Behavior & Society
New Survey Results Show Alarming Rise in Teen Vaping
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that although the use of illicit drugs has gone down, nicotine use is going up
Behavior & Society
Recent Research Sheds New Light on Why Nicotine Is So Addictive
It's not just rewarding to the brain by itself; it also enhances and prolongs the pleasure we get from other activities
Behavior & Society
How Can We Better Support Physicians in Addressing the Opioid Crisis?
They need the proper tools, more resources and more time to treat patients...
The Body
FDA Approves First Drug Derived from Marijuana
The approval of Epidiolex® is a major milestone in bringing safe, effective cannabinoid-based medications to patients
Mental Health
What Does It Mean When We Call Addiction a Brain Disorder?
The term acknowledges that addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition involving changes to circuits involved in reward, stress and self-control
