Myth: Everyone gets addicted to pain drugs if they take them long enough. Reality: "The vast majority of people, when prescribed these medications, use them correctly without developing addiction," ...

Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter responsible for allowing people to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. However, this neurotransmitter often takes center stage in discussions about ...

The following was live-blogged from my presentation at Galway, Ireland, including material from my forthcoming book with Zach Rhoads, Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of “Disease” ...

Although much of the nation’s attention has been devoted to the coronavirus pandemic, the opioid epidemic is also ravaging our nation. The opioid crisis continues to harm and kill Americans daily.

Communities across Virginia continue to feel the impacts of the addiction epidemic. In 2021, more than 2,600 Virginians lost their lives to drug overdoses — a nearly 15% increase from the year prior — ...

We’ve seen it before, whether on screen or in our own lives: A friend, co-worker, loved one or even an acquaintance can’t grapple with day-to-day life, and reaches for something perilously strong in ...

The subject of addiction swirls with myths and misinformation. It doesn’t help that so many people seem to believe that their own struggle with addiction — or a few drop-ins to Alcoholics Anonymous ...

Recently, the term “dopamine detox” has become quite popular across platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This theory suggests that by steering clear of stimulating activities like social media, video ...

Addiction is a long-term brain disease. When addiction is related to drugs or alcohol, the condition is also called a substance use disorder. Addiction has no cure, but it can be managed with ...

The following was live-blogged from my presentation at Galway, Ireland, including material from my forthcoming book with Zach Rhoads, Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of “Disease” ...