As COVID tears through every state in the U.S. near the end of this difficult year, one scary statistic keeps showing itself: People with substance use disorder (SUD) are at significantly greater risk ...

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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 ...

Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...