Q&A: A more realistic way to study cocaine use could accelerate addiction research

You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have ...
Fox News

Drinking alcohol can lead to other substance use, addiction experts warn

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...
Frontiers

Decoding the Neuroanatomy of Addiction: Insights into Substance Use Disorders

Substance use disorders (SUDs) present a formidable challenge to public health globally, with recent statistics from the U.S.
Afro

At the intersection of mental health and drug abuse

Take a good look around any major urban area– and now, many rural spaces too– and you’ll see signs of drug abuse and addiction. The Baltimore City Department of Health reports that “In 2023, ...
Newsweek

Map Shows States With Highest Drug Use Issues

A new analysis by WalletHub has revealed the states struggling most with drug use, with New Mexico, West Virginia and Nevada ranking at the top. The study evaluated all 50 states and the District of ...
ABC News

Black market for opioid addiction drug helps some: 'I think that's what normal feels like'

There is a black market for buprenorphin, an approved drug for opioid addiction. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Months in prison didn’t rid Daryl of his addiction to opioids. “Before I left ...