Smartphones have transformed the way we live, but growing scientific research suggests they may also be changing the way our ...

Using cannabis daily reshapes the brain's normal operating state, which persists beyond intoxication and biases the person to ...

USING cocaine just once could damage brain cells for up to two weeks, research has warned. Britain is now believed to snort ...

Over 30 national and community organizations join efforts to increase access to evidence-based prevention resources for youth and familiesWASHINGTON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addiction Policy ...

Using animal models representing isolated features of the disease, the team discovered that alcohol dramatically reduces ...

Approval-seeking isn't a confidence problem — it's a conditioning pattern. A psychologist explains the one habit that ...

One use of cocaine can create changes in brain cells that could linger for 'at least two weeks', new research has suggested.

One dose of cocaine leaves a lasting 'scar' on the brain for weeks - and as teen use rises, scientists warn that even ...

Medicare has expanded access to GLP-1 weight-loss medications. These drugs may also help treat addiction. Primary care ...

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures up a vivid mental image and drives behaviour. This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates ...

Six years into Colorado’s sports betting experiment, we can clearly see that the answer to prevention is an industry-funded ...

If you are addicted to using an AI companion, then you need to pay attention. Here is how AI companion usage can slowly turn into an addiction and how to establish healthy digital boundaries.