Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, education, or income. It often starts subtly—using alcohol to unw ...

When it comes to the effects of illicit substances on brain cognition, not all brains are created equal. In recent years, neuroimaging has helped us begin to understand the most important differences ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams announced a new legislative proposal that would allow medical professionals to mandate treatment for those struggling with substance use disorders. If approved ...

Pregnant women are more likely to die of a drug overdose than the average woman of childbearing age, but less likely to be accepted for medication-based treatment. By Emily Baumgaertner The Biden ...