Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...

When considering the drugs most likely to cause former addicts to repeatedly relapse, opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neuroscientists are investigating how and when hormones affect the risk for relapse to prescription opioids.

Cocaine addiction isn’t simply a failure of willpower — it’s the result of lasting biological changes in the brain.

A person's basic personality traits might help predict if they will start drinking again after alcohol withdrawal. A new study shows that people with a strong desire for new experiences are more ...

Substance abuse remains one of the most pressing yet misunderstood public health challenges in Nigeria. For many, addiction ...

Plant City, Florida - March 10, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - WhiteSands Treatment Center has published a new educational ...