A psychoactive drug derived from an African plant could transform treatment for addiction and PTSD. Here’s why Tennessee ...

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 ...

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as managing the initial withdrawal. Medically managed withdrawal does not restore ...

Multiple childhood traumas don't create separate addictions — they create one interconnected web. New research shows why treating a single addiction without addressing the underlying system almost ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas veterans and researchers are hopeful after the state recently became the first in the nation to pledge public money toward researching ibogaine, a plant-based psychedelic drug ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Texas Funds $50M Ibogaine Trials For PTSD And Addiction Image by PressmasterShutterstock Texas has taken a big step forward in its ...

When we talk about health, the conversation often centers on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. But one critical component of overall well-being that cannot be overlooked is addiction ...

People with addiction are addicted to changing the way that they feel. Both drugs of abuse and addictive behaviors reliably and predictably change the way a person feels by stimulating the reward ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Emma Fenske, DO, Oregon Health & Science University (THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is ...