University of Florida neuroscientists have made a mechanistic discovery that paves the way to test immune-modulating medicines as a potential tool to break the cycle of methamphetamine addiction.

Most everyone is aware of the large number of opioid-related deaths over the last several years. However, few people are aware that most of our methods for treating addiction are over 50 years old, ...

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Methamphetamine doesn't just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain—it ...

There was a time, not long ago, when doctors had national protocols for using a leading opioid treatment drug. Heroin was the opioid king then, and it was fairly smooth to transition patients onto the ...

No medication is approved to treat addiction to either methamphetamine or cocaine. But the Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to fill that glaring gap in addiction medicine. The agency on ...

Despite significant advances in addiction science, a persistent and critical challenge remains: the vast chasm between the development of effective, ...

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People in Connecticut who are struggling with addiction now have a powerful new resource for finding help. State officials unveiled a “Treatment Atlas” Tuesday morning in ...

At Woburn Addiction Treatment, we serve individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common need for comprehensive, ...

With drug addiction treatment methods including short-term detox programs, residential rehab, dual diagnosis, and individual or group counselling, there are many possibilities for someone looking to ...

Digitalization has made gambling more accessible than ever, fueling a surge in addiction, according to Ali Erdoğan, head of ...