(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

Dr Daniel Amen cited brain scans that prove long-term cannabis smoking can cause issues relating to attention, memory, mood ...

You’ve likely seen some of the headlines: psychedelics aren’t just for getting high, they’re showing real medical promise. In ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows. And how craving affects a decision can depend on what's at stake. The ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

President Trump signs a monumental executive order fast-tracking psychedelics for mental health treatment, and ibogaine is ...