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The post was written by Cameron Johnson and Dalanna Burris. Source: Boris_Zhitkov Over the years a plethora of research into substance use disorders has greatly increased the ability of the healthcare ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological ...

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Can AI replace your therapist for addiction? The answer may surprise you — and the stakes could not be higher.

Expanded inpatient rehab services now offer integrated, personalized care for individuals battling gambling addiction.

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Paris Jackson admitted that she exhibited "really ugly behavior in a moral way" while navigating her drug and alcohol ...