Alcohol exposure before birth may quietly set the brain on a path toward risky drinking decades later.

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It is an opioid that floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical that helps us feel pleasure. This causes a strong feeling of happiness, ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 29) signed an executive order launching what he called the "Great American Recovery Initiative", a federal effort to combat addiction and substance ...

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

Colorado, which once served as the model for marijuana regulation, generated billions of dollars in tax revenue while promising to keep consumers safe. Now it’s scrambling to keep harmful hemp off the ...

Natasha Lyonne has revealed a relapse after more than a decade of sobriety, sharing her experience publicly to encourage ...

During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry signals within it and to the rest of the body. Growing axons "wire up" the brain ...

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – On Friday, the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News 4 that George Cole Jr., who is facing multiple child abuse and neglect charges, was pronounced brain-dead.

Stepdad charged in child abuse case is brain dead following suicide attempt in custody Trump’s pardon of convicted woman is the second time he’s erased her sentence in a criminal case 'Massive' ...

Substance use disorder is defined in the DSM-5-TR. It includes alcohol, stimulants, opioids, sedatives, cannabis, and tobacco, among others. Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in ...

A mouse-eye view of the virtual maze and acetylcholine dynamics within the brain. The mice ran on a spherical treadmill to navigate a virtual maze, controlling their position using their movement. If ...

Comments about Nick Reiner's battle with drug addiction are resurfacing, including where he said he "wrecked" his parents' guest home. Reiner, 32, was taken into police custody on Sunday, Dec. 14, and ...