A new study reveals how cocaine use alters brain circuits tied to memory and reward, leaving the brain more vulnerable to relapse.

A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain-and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.

I never get over the weirdness of introducing myself to a group of people at a 12-step meeting. “Hi, I’m T and I’m an addict,” is how I have started a lot of conversations. Other people in recovery ...

March 15, 2008 — Brain scans of patients in a methadone treatment program who were exposed to various visual cues confirm that these formerly heroin-dependent subjects still respond to drug-related ...

BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Empathy Health Technologies, the makers of the Sober Sidekick platform, today announced a $7.6 ...

This image of three worms illustrates functional mosaicism in action. The worms have been genetically modified to express a fluorescent protein that appears as colorful glowing dots. The worm on the ...

Substance abuse treatment is a complex and multifaceted journey, and one of the most effective tools in this process is group therapy. Whether you or a loved one is seeking help, learning a few group ...

ORLANDO, Florida — A first-of-its-kind study has shown that for patients with follicular lymphoma (FL), measurements of minimal residual disease (MRD) can be used to predict risk for relapse.