The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs.

Author Joey McCollum shares how five simple words helped him break free from addiction and reclaim identity, purpose,

The MHRA has strengthened addiction warnings for Z-drugs, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids after a review found risks of dependence and withdrawal.

If you or someone you know is using substances, it’s important to always have Narcan on hand and know signs of overdose, such as shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils.

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get hooked and others walk away.