The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Americans may not say it aloud, but drug addiction has long been considered a moral failing. "Just say no," as Nancy Reagan famously declared during the crack-cocaine epidemic of the 80s. That ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a global challenge, profoundly affecting individuals, families, and communities. Nevertheless, researchers are making considerable progress in understanding ...

(TNND) — A recent study from California researchers found over a third of homeless people were regular drug users. University of California, San Francisco researchers surveyed several thousand adults ...