Most people do not use one drug, but many. SUDs often involve different substances, but the underlying problem is really one ...

Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...

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 ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A class of drugs designed to manage blood sugar and shrink waistlines appears to be doing something researchers say ...

A doctor may prescribe opioid medications to manage pain after surgery or traumatic injury. They may also prescribe them for longer than several weeks to manage chronic conditions, such as ...

Smartphone addiction is referred to by various terms, such as "smartphone dependence", "problematic smartphone use,” and “nomophobia” (no mobile phone phobia). Problematic smartphone use is marked by ...

Xanax can help you feel more calm if you suffer from anxiety but should not be used long-term. Xanax is highly addictive and comes with many side effects including dizziness and chest pain. Xanax can ...

Exposure to violence has long been associated with lasting psychological and physical effects. New research suggests it also may lead women to enter menopause at an earlier age. Researchers from the ...