It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

New research shows that tolerance has become so strong that common treatments for opioid addiction are no longer effective ...

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Current doses of medications such as buprenorphine and methadone were originally developed to treat heroin and prescription opioid addiction. The study adds to growing calls from clinicians to update ...

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 ...

Transforming attitudes and behaviour, rather than relying solely on suppression, emerged as a key message at the youth ...

Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is a long-term medical condition that changes the way the brain works. When a ...

The Assistant Commander, NDLEA Lagos Strategic Command, ACG Liwan Wali, has counselled the Nigerian pupulace that preventing the use of, and addiction to illicit drug among youths is far better than ...

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures up a vivid mental image and drives behaviour. This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates ...

Gabapentin is not likely to cause addiction, but it may lead to dependence or misuse if you have certain conditions. As such, doctors prescribe gabapentin carefully to avoid withdrawal symptoms and ...