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 ...

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Opioid addiction is a pressing public health crisis with far-reaching implications. More than 100,000 deaths a year have been linked to drug overdoses since 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

As the nation's addiction crisis deepened, Tamara Beetham, who studies health policy at Yale University, set out to answer a simple question: What happens when people try to get help? Her first step ...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has more on nicotine addiction. Teens who start vaping might find themselves hooked on ...

Although many narcotic drugs and medications have similar effects or characteristics, each substance is unique. Here are some common examples. From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic ...

KEARNS, Utah — A Kearns coalition is getting national attention, finding success with fighting drug addiction in the community. But one might be surprised to find out the exact work Evidence2Success ...

Aversion therapy (AT) is a behavioral therapy that involves repeatedly pairing an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant experience with the goal of discouraging the undesirable behavior. Other names ...

Right now, the phrase “it’s ok to not be ok” should be emphasized to everyone. The pandemic and war between Russia and Ukraine have added to everyday life's stress, sadness, and difficulties. In his ...