Many people enrolled in medication-assisted treatment for addiction have found great success with buprenorphine and naloxone, also known...

While there is certainly plenty of evidence that visualization can help people achieve their goals in recovery, there are various...

The human brain is an incredibly powerful tool capable of processing tons of sensory information from touch, taste, smell, sight, and...

Research shows that doing good deeds can ease feelings of depression and anxiety, to mental health struggles those in addiction recovery...

Although people who enter addiction treatment intend to set out on a path to better their lives and health, there are unexpected mental...

Sometimes referred to as "pink cloud syndrome," the early stages of addiction recovery can have people feeling euphoric and elated about...

Researchers have discovered what could be a potential vaccine that blocks fentanyl from affecting the brain in hopes of curbing the...

The CDC has uncovered a stunning new revelation of a drug interaction involving opioids. Although surprising to some, the source of...

When used in medicine, opioids provide powerful and almost immediate relief of acute pain; but when taken outside of prescribing...

According to recent research, addiction affects both men and women, but each in different ways. Sex-based differences (biological,...

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid about fifty times more powerful than heroin, has been making national headlines for several years due...

America touts one of the largest prison populations in the world, but the people behind bars are commonly excluded from public data...

Millions of Americans suffer from depression, an often chronic illness caused by many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. While...

The High Cost of Drug Addiction When people say "addiction will cost you everything," it rings true, literally and figuratively. Illicit...

People in recovery sometimes despair that addiction has hindered their work performance and tarnished their professional reputation. This...

For many patients in treatment for substance use disorder, the immediate benefits of sobriety bring plenty of rewards for their decision...

Addiction in the Restaurant Industry Though many different kinds of workplaces deal with on-site substance misuse and employees who...

People tend to consider addiction as something that primarily affects young people and that older generations “know better” than to get...

An important facet of working through addiction treatment is the understanding that relapse is a part of recovery and doesn't equate to...

The link between isolation and substance misuse is well documented, and the devastating overdose rates during the covid-19 safety...