Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

In light of the toll addiction takes on individuals, their families, communities, and society at large, it is understandable that many people want to know the answer to the question: What causes ...

Is addiction a disease? From a medical perspective, are substance use disorders (SUDs) on par with, say, heart disease—if not, how do they differ? Source: Jesse Orrico/Unsplash These questions are ...