Scientists say weight loss drugs such as Ozempic have shown "promise" in treating alcoholism and narcotic disorders. The post ...

A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug ...

Sept. 12 wasn't the first time Charlottesville man Jerry Morrison had been in court on drunk driving charges. But after so many convictions, he hopes it will be his last.

The comedian behind the viral "Cholo Fit" videos on YouTube releases his debut special "Damn, That's Crazy," directed by Ali ...

Ultraprocessed foods can create powerful pulls similar to those of alcohol, nicotine or opioids, with worrisome consequences for our health.

Researchers at Scripps identified a brain circuit in the paraventricular thalamus that links alcohol use to relief from ...

A new study claims that “ultra-processed food addiction” affects one in eight older adults. But how solid is the science ...

TikTok uses an algorithm that we may know little about, but we do know that its effects on users are often negative.

People with addictions often choose a drug that helps them feel normal, so an anxious person might choose alcohol or Xanax, ...

A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut back on ...

All the Way to the River” taps into an enduring strain of spiritual eccentricity and wandering in American literature, from ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...