Substance use disorders, such as alcohol use disorder, were found to be more prevalent among survivors of specific cancer types, according to research. Survivors of certain types of cancer have a ...

Weight-loss jabs could prevent and treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, according to a large study. Experts believe the way the medicines work on the brain’s reward pathway cuts cravings ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, ...

Few people are untouched by addiction. It cuts across age, socioeconomic status, gender and race, and has been with us for all of recorded history. Whether it be opioids, alcohol or other drugs, ...

Exercise might help people who are battling addiction stay on the straight and narrow, a new research review finds. Investigators who analyzed 43 studies from around the world found a link between ...

If passed, the city's public health department would be required to oversee an alternative crisis response team, that would respond to certain emergencies instead of police officers. This could ...

A class of medications best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also reduce the risk of addiction – and help people ...

Depression is a common mental health condition, affecting approximately 322 million people worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 15 million adults experience depression symptoms each year.

Suboxone, a branded version of buprenorphine and naloxone, is used to treat opioid addiction. (Elise Amendola/AP) From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New ...