Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Weight-loss jabs could prevent and treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, according to a large study. Experts believe the way the medicines work on the brain’s reward pathway cuts cravings ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - March 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Grace Point Treatment Center has released a new educational ...

For every hour that goes by in the U.S., approximately 20 people die from excessive alcohol use (an estimated 178,000 per year). This month is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Dr. Patricia Molina from LSU ...

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use disorders — and reduce the tragic outcomes they cause, a large new study ...

Drinking alcohol is common in the UK, so knowing when you're consuming too much is important. (PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou via ) Alcohol remains a substance that many Brits consume. While the number of ...

Red Ribbon Recovery Colorado offers professional programs for substance abuse recovery, including personalized treatment, therapy, and long-term support to help individuals achieve lasting ...

Colorado is rightfully alarmed about the opioid epidemic. We’ve mobilized resources, declared emergencies, and fundamentally changed how we think about addiction and pain management. Opioids claimed ...