Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

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 ...

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

Drugs commonly prescribed for weight loss and diabetes may offer unexpected benefits in tackling substance abuse, according ...

Addressing drug abuse and addiction in South Africa is crucial for improving the well-being of individuals, families, and ...

A new CDC report showed almost everywhere, there were decreases in reported drug overdose deaths from 2024-25 — of more than ...

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is aiming to treat the underlying cause of drug addiction to mitigate the city’s overdose deaths, which averaged at least two people dying every day in ...