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

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Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While clinical observations suggest that social rank plays a crucial role in determining ...

New University of Minnesota Medical School research has found key advancements in drug addiction treatment. Researchers focused specifically on brain cells called astrocytes and chemicals like ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Below, STAT previews the three key questions that could define a potentially busy year in the worlds of substance use and ...

A class of drugs commonly used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is pushing people into risky sexual behavior. Patients taking dopamine agonists say the ...

ORLANDO, FL – December 02, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new resource on its website that examines Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) rehab coverage and the factors ...

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so many sweets compared to other types of foods with a ...