Whatever the reason for turning to drugs or alcohol was in the first place, the most important thing is that they found the ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In August 2021, while promoting her new book “Dopamine Nation,” the Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke discussed ...

This is another one of the basic questions I get regarding addiction. It seems that people think about physical addiction and psychological addiction as somehow separate processes. I think this ...

Adderall is an effective drug that has helped many people. Unfortunately, it’s also a powerful stimulant that is frequently abused. Abuse often leads to tolerance, so larger and more dangerous doses ...

When I entered rehab at 23, I learned that trauma was a thread woven into most addiction stories. Many people in my program described horrific neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse, they had ...

When it comes to commonly used—and commonly misused—substances, it's essential to understand the nuanced differences between casual use, dependence, and addiction. Whether it's a morning coffee, a ...

Opioid Analgesics, Addiction, Prescription Practices, Healthcare Professionals, Dakar Samba, O. , Fall, D. , Ba, I. , Ndiaye, I. , Dieye, M. , Dieye, N. and Sylla, A. (2026) Knowledge and Attitudes of ...