Treatment also is useless unless it’s accompanied by life change, Walter said. People need “recovery capital” to succeed — ...

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The White Lotus' Jason Isaacs reflected on his nearly 30-year sobriety journey with a motivational message to anyone else who ...

GLP-1 is a natural human hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Scientists have now created long-lasting GLP-1 drugs ...

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Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

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

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which foods, which people and why.

Scientists have identified a tiny brain circuit in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) that keeps alcohol users addicted. The study reveals that people drink not for pleasure but to ...

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There’s a fresh interest in keeping cars out of cities. Is it a good idea?