The psychedelic drug ibogaine is a Schedule I controlled substance, but Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill researching ...
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...
New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.
JURUPA VALLEY, CA - March 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside has published a new ...
Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...
Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...
In 2024, researchers made considerable progress in understanding and treating addictions. This is important, because substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a global challenge, profoundly affecting ...
NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
A popular class of drugs for treating diabetes and obesity may reduce addiction, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, ...