Addiction to substances always begins somewhere. Although people of any age can develop dependency — older adults may become ...

In what must be example 5,745,347 (estimated) of “things that would have been a weekslong scandal in the before times but now barely register in our post-truth Trumpian reality,” the U.S. government, ...

"AI can make great strides in medical decision support, but unfiltered interaction between agent and patient is dangerous," ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

These stories have sparked curiosity among researchers about the connection between metabolic health and addiction. Now, ...

Around 40 people attended a wide-ranging public safety forum April 17 at Vashon High School that covered drug use, possible budget cuts at the sheriff’s office and safety trends on the island. The ...

The connection between mental health and substance misuse is frequently misunderstood and underreported. Through these discussions, several celebrities reflected on their own experiences with ...

The side wall of psychology professor Bart Hoebel's office is lined with dozens of storage boxes. One is labeled "salt," another "self-stimulation," yet another "crave." Then there is the cluster of ...