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 is a perplexing and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions by those who have witnessed a loved one succumb to ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows. And how craving affects a decision can depend on what's at stake. The ...

There are people in your life who, after spending time with them, leave you feeling oddly recharged. Not because anything particularly remarkable happened. The conversation wasn't profound. The ...